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.
Justice Harish Tandon Appointed as New Chief Justice of Orissa High Court
The Central government has approved the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, following the...
![Orders ignoring Binding Precedents are in Violation of the Doctrine of Precedent and cannot be Countenanced: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Kerala-HC-Income-Tax.jpg "Orders ignoring Binding Precedents are in Violation of the Doctrine of Precedent and cannot be Countenanced: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
![Assessment based on Third-Party Evidence cannot be Confirmed If Evidence not Provided to Searched Person: ITAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ITAT-ITAT-Cochin-ITAT-decision-on-third-party-evidence-TAXSCAN.jpg "Assessment based on Third-Party Evidence cannot be Confirmed If Evidence not Provided to Searched Person: ITAT [Read Order]")
Delhi HC Orders Stay on GST Demand against CCI on Considerations Received from Disputing Parties [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court recently issued a stay order on the levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand imposed on the Competition Commission of India (CCI) by the Additional Commissioner of Central GST...
![Delhi HC Orders Stay on GST Demand against CCI on Considerations Received from Disputing Parties [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Delhi-High-court-GST-Demand-GST-Demand-against-CCI-TAXSCAN.jpg "Delhi HC Orders Stay on GST Demand against CCI on Considerations Received from Disputing Parties [Read Order]")
ICMAI Releases Exposure Draft Code of Ethics with Independence Standards; Members Called on to Suggest Changes
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has released the Exposure Draft Code of Ethics, including Independence Standards, and invited its constituent members to review and provide...
CCI Seeks Public Opinion on Bharat Forge-AAM India Merger due to Likely Appreciable Adverse Effect on Competition
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has invited public comments on the proposed merger between Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) and AAM India Manufacturing Corporation Private Limited (AAMCPL),...
![No GST on Additional Surcharge Levied by Electricity Supplier on OA Consumer: AAAR [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AAAR-Appellate-Authority-for-Advance-Ruling-GST-on-additional-surcharge-GST-TAXSCAN.jpg "No GST on Additional Surcharge Levied by Electricity Supplier on OA Consumer: AAAR [Read Order]")
Economic Affairs Cabinet Committee approves Construction of 6-Lane Greenfield National Highway Worth ₹4500 Crore in Maharashtra
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 6-lane access-controlled Greenfield National Highway from JNPA Port...
“Sikkimese” u/s.10(26AAA) is for Purposes of Income Tax Act Only: Sikkim HC Affirms No Violation of Rights u/ Art. 371(k) [Read Order]
The Sikkim High Court has reaffirmed that the term "Sikkimese" as defined under Section 10(26AAA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 applies exclusively for the purposes of computing tax and related matters...
![“Sikkimese” u/s.10(26AAA) is for Purposes of Income Tax Act Only: Sikkim HC Affirms No Violation of Rights u/ Art. 371(k) [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sikkim-HC.jpg "“Sikkimese” u/s.10(26AAA) is for Purposes of Income Tax Act Only: Sikkim HC Affirms No Violation of Rights u/ Art. 371(k) [Read Order]")