Avinash Kurungot
Avinash Kurungot is a B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Graduate from Christ University, Bangalore. Following a stint in Civil Litigation, marking appearances across the High Court of Kerala and various sub-courts, he has channelled his skills towards developing engaging tax, finance and news content.
From Hisar to the Helm: Justice Surya Kant Sworn-In as 53rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India today, marking the beginning of a nearly 15-month tenure at the helm of the...
![Tyres & Tubes were ‘Spare Parts’ in CST Regn. Certificate for Road Construction: Allahabad HC scraps Penalty for Invalid Purchase [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/22/2107328-allahabad-hc-tyres-tubes-spare-parts-taxscan.webp "Tyres & Tubes were ‘Spare Parts’ in CST Regn. Certificate for Road Construction: Allahabad HC scraps Penalty for Invalid Purchase [Read Order]")
![Is Income Tax Penalty Notice without Specifying Limb u/s 271(1)(c) Valid? Supreme Court to Examine Revenue Petition [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/21/2107199-income-tax-penalty-notice-supreme-court-taxscan.webp "Is Income Tax Penalty Notice without Specifying Limb u/s 271(1)(c) Valid? Supreme Court to Examine Revenue Petition [Read Order]")
![Madras HC Rejects 6-Month Delay Revision Plea, Notes Applicant had Ample time to Contest Gold & Silver Seizure after Surgery [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/22/2107398-madras-hc-6-month-delay-revision-plea-hc-order-on-delay-taxscan.webp "Madras HC Rejects 6-Month Delay Revision Plea, Notes Applicant had Ample time to Contest Gold & Silver Seizure after Surgery [Read Order]")
Delhi HC Directs CBIC to File Final Draft of Revised Baggage Rules by December: Gold, Alcohol & Electronics Ingress under Review [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) to submit the final draft of the revised Baggage Rules, 2016 pertaining to the import of articles...
![Delhi HC Directs CBIC to File Final Draft of Revised Baggage Rules by December: Gold, Alcohol & Electronics Ingress under Review [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/22/2107393-delhi-hc-cbic-baggage-rules-gold-alcohol-electronics-taxscan.webp "Delhi HC Directs CBIC to File Final Draft of Revised Baggage Rules by December: Gold, Alcohol & Electronics Ingress under Review [Read Order]")
Tax, Interest & Penalty in GST Demand cannot Exceed Amount determined by Proper Officer: Allahabad HC Quashes Order [Read Order]
The Allahabad High Court recently quashed a Goods and Services Tax (GST) assessment order and the consequential attachment while reiterating that no tax, interest and penalty can be imposed beyond...
![Tax, Interest & Penalty in GST Demand cannot Exceed Amount determined by Proper Officer: Allahabad HC Quashes Order [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/22/2107322-allahabad-high-court-gst-demand-tax-penalty-interest-taxscan.webp "Tax, Interest & Penalty in GST Demand cannot Exceed Amount determined by Proper Officer: Allahabad HC Quashes Order [Read Order]")
Income of Association of Persons or Syndicates to be Taxed Separately from That of its Members: Supreme Court [Read Judgement]
The Supreme Court recently upheld a ruling delivered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court by which it was held that income earned by an Association of Persons (AOP) or syndicate must be assessed in its...
![Income of Association of Persons or Syndicates to be Taxed Separately from That of its Members: Supreme Court [Read Judgement]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/21/2107108-supreme-court-announces-taxscan.webp "Income of Association of Persons or Syndicates to be Taxed Separately from That of its Members: Supreme Court [Read Judgement]")
No Service Tax on Offshore Seismic Surveys Conducted Beyond 12 Nautical Miles of Indian Waters: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) at New Delhi recently affirmed that no service tax may be demanded on seismic survey services performed...
![No Service Tax on Offshore Seismic Surveys Conducted Beyond 12 Nautical Miles of Indian Waters: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/17/2105942-service-tax-taxscan.webp "No Service Tax on Offshore Seismic Surveys Conducted Beyond 12 Nautical Miles of Indian Waters: CESTAT [Read Order]")
No Service Tax on Installation Expenses w/o Evidence of Commission Agent being Reimbursed by Principals: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Hyderabad Regional Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) recently held that no service tax demand on installation-related expenditure can be raised to a...
![No Service Tax on Installation Expenses w/o Evidence of Commission Agent being Reimbursed by Principals: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/17/2105995-customs-excise-service-tax-appellate-tribunal-taxscan.webp "No Service Tax on Installation Expenses w/o Evidence of Commission Agent being Reimbursed by Principals: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Partner’s Expenses Incurred for Business Purposes are Deductible u/ Income Tax: ITAT Grants Relief to Former ICAI President Atul Gupta [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently held that expenses incurred by a partner for legitimate business and professional purposes are legitimate deductibles under the...
![Partner’s Expenses Incurred for Business Purposes are Deductible u/ Income Tax: ITAT Grants Relief to Former ICAI President Atul Gupta [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/20/2106917-icai-president-atul-gupta.webp "Partner’s Expenses Incurred for Business Purposes are Deductible u/ Income Tax: ITAT Grants Relief to Former ICAI President Atul Gupta [Read Order]")
Customs Duty Exemption on Fertilizer Import: CESTAT Remands case for Proper Interpretation of Notification on Tata Chemicals’ Claim [Read Order]
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) recently remanded a dispute concerning customs duty exemption claim made by Tata Chemicals Ltd. on the import of...
![Customs Duty Exemption on Fertilizer Import: CESTAT Remands case for Proper Interpretation of Notification on Tata Chemicals’ Claim [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/14/2105233-customs-duty-exemptioncestat.webp "Customs Duty Exemption on Fertilizer Import: CESTAT Remands case for Proper Interpretation of Notification on Tata Chemicals’ Claim [Read Order]")