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.
![Supreme Court set to examine whether Income Tax Dept. can condone ITR filed with 30-Month Delay [Read Judgement]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/18/2126205-supreme-court-set-examine-whether-income-tax-dept-can-condone-itr-taxscan.webp "Supreme Court set to examine whether Income Tax Dept. can condone ITR filed with 30-Month Delay [Read Judgement]")
Supreme Court set to examine whether Income Tax Dept. can condone ITR filed with 30-Month Delay [Read Judgement]
The Supreme Court of India is set to examine whether the income tax department can condone an Income Tax Return (ITR) which was filed with a delay...
![Principal-to-Principal Distribution between UK and Indian Entities Basis for ‘Nil’ TDS Certificate under DTAA: Delhi HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/16/2125664-delhi-high-court-uk-india-dtaa-dtaa-india-uk-uk-and-indian-entities-tds-certificate-under-dtaa-delhi-high-court-on-nil-tds-under-dtaa-taxscan.webp "Principal-to-Principal Distribution between UK and Indian Entities Basis for ‘Nil’ TDS Certificate under DTAA: Delhi HC [Read Order]")
![Patna HC Directs Verification of Johnson Paints’ VAT and SGST Reimbursement Claim under Industrial Policy Resolution, 2011 [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/09/2124345-verification-johnson-paints-vat-sgst-reimbursement-claim-industrial-policy-resolution-taxscan.webp "Patna HC Directs Verification of Johnson Paints’ VAT and SGST Reimbursement Claim under Industrial Policy Resolution, 2011 [Read Order]")
![Advance Tax Delay Depends on Date of Electronic Payment, Not Credit Date: ITAT Quashes ₹1.23 Cr Interest on Dream11 Parent Co. [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/08/2124277-advance-tax-delay-depends-electronic-payment-credit-itat-interest-on-dream11-parent-co-taxscan.webp "Advance Tax Delay Depends on Date of Electronic Payment, Not Credit Date: ITAT Quashes ₹1.23 Cr Interest on Dream11 Parent Co. [Read Order]")
Income Tax Dept. can Inspect Seized Jewellery amid Pending S.263 Proceedings Without Disclosing Reasons: Calcutta HC [Read Order]
The Calcutta High Court recently delivered a notable judgment, ruling that the Income Tax Department is not required to provide all information and reasons to inspect jewellery and bullion that was...
![Income Tax Dept. can Inspect Seized Jewellery amid Pending S.263 Proceedings Without Disclosing Reasons: Calcutta HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/07/2124114-income-tax-dept-inspect-seized-jewellery-amid-proceedings-without-disclosing-reasons-calcutta-hc-taxscan.webp "Income Tax Dept. can Inspect Seized Jewellery amid Pending S.263 Proceedings Without Disclosing Reasons: Calcutta HC [Read Order]")
Seizure and Retention of Documentary Records and CPU prevented from Contesting GST Demand: Calcutta HC Directs Return of Items [Read Order]
It was contended that the impugned order confirming tax demand on allegations of suppression violated principles of natural justice.The Calcutta High Court recently granted relief to an assessee,...
![Seizure and Retention of Documentary Records and CPU prevented from Contesting GST Demand: Calcutta HC Directs Return of Items [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/06/2124046-seizure-retention-documentary-records-cpu-prevented-contesting-gst-demand.webp "Seizure and Retention of Documentary Records and CPU prevented from Contesting GST Demand: Calcutta HC Directs Return of Items [Read Order]")
No Tax Evasion if Goods Supplier Reported Sale in March but Buyer claimed GST ITC in April Returns: Kerala HC [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court recently granted relief to a goods buyer, clarifying that there can arise no pallegations of tax evasion if the supplier of goods reported the sale transactions during the...
![No Tax Evasion if Goods Supplier Reported Sale in March but Buyer claimed GST ITC in April Returns: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/05/2123909-kerala-high-court-tax-evasion-gst-itc-kerala-hc-gst-ruling-gst-itc-claim-no-tax-evasion-gst-input-tax-credit-dispute-kerala-high-court-gst-itc-case-taxscan.webp "No Tax Evasion if Goods Supplier Reported Sale in March but Buyer claimed GST ITC in April Returns: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
STBA Flags Burden of High GSTAT Appeal Fees, Seeks Intervention from CBIC, Finance & Law Ministries [Read Order]
The Sales Tax Bar Association (STBA) has flagged the burden of high appeal fees for filing matters before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), calling for urging intervention from...
![STBA Flags Burden of High GSTAT Appeal Fees, Seeks Intervention from CBIC, Finance & Law Ministries [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/05/2123878-stba-flags-burden-high-gstat-appeal-fees-seeks-intervention-cbdt-finance-law-ministries-taxscan.webp "STBA Flags Burden of High GSTAT Appeal Fees, Seeks Intervention from CBIC, Finance & Law Ministries [Read Order]")
Prolonged Delay in Arrest Does Not Negate ED’s Right to Seek Custodial Interrogation: Delhi HC [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court recently ruled that a prolonged period during which the Enforcement Directorate (ED) chooses not to arrest an accused cannot be construed as a waiver of its statutory right to...
![Prolonged Delay in Arrest Does Not Negate ED’s Right to Seek Custodial Interrogation: Delhi HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/04/2123780-prolonged-delay-arrest-does-negate-ed-right-seek-custodial-interrogation-delhi-hc-taxscan.webp "Prolonged Delay in Arrest Does Not Negate ED’s Right to Seek Custodial Interrogation: Delhi HC [Read Order]")
Anticipatory Bail Applicant cannot Claim Parity with Co-Accused who was Granted Regular Bail in PMLA Case: Delhi HC [Read Order]
The Court noted that there could not be parity between an accused seeking anticipatory bail and a co-accused who has been arrested and subsequently released on regular bail.The Delhi High Court has...
![Anticipatory Bail Applicant cannot Claim Parity with Co-Accused who was Granted Regular Bail in PMLA Case: Delhi HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/04/2123783-anticipatory-bail-applicant-claim-parity-co-accused-granted-regular-bail-pmla-case-delhi-hc.webp "Anticipatory Bail Applicant cannot Claim Parity with Co-Accused who was Granted Regular Bail in PMLA Case: Delhi HC [Read Order]")