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.
![NFRA Invites Application for Empanelment of Advocates: Find Scope of Work, Schedule of Fees and Eligibility Criteria [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/20/500x300_2051228-nfra-nfra-invites-application-for-empanelment-of-advocates-empanelment-of-advocates-taxscan.webp "NFRA Invites Application for Empanelment of Advocates: Find Scope of Work, Schedule of Fees and Eligibility Criteria [Read Order]")
NFRA Invites Application for Empanelment of Advocates: Find Scope of Work, Schedule of Fees and Eligibility Criteria [Read Order]
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is inviting applications from eligible advocates for empanelment to represent the NFRA before...
![“Proceedings to Reopen Assessment not akin to Review Proceedings”: Bombay HC quashes Delayed Reopening due to Change of Opinion [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/250x150_2050069-assessment-bombay-high-court-bombay-hc-quashes-taxscan.webp "“Proceedings to Reopen Assessment not akin to Review Proceedings”: Bombay HC quashes Delayed Reopening due to Change of Opinion [Read Order]")
Rejecting GST ITC Refund on Basis of Extraneous Material: Patna HC Directs Rejection Order be treated as SCN for pursuing Proceedings [Read Order]
The Patna High Court recently dealt with the principles of natural justice under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, setting aside an assessment order that rejected the refund of Input Tax...
![Rejecting GST ITC Refund on Basis of Extraneous Material: Patna HC Directs Rejection Order be treated as SCN for pursuing Proceedings [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/500x300_2050059-gst-itc-refund-taxscan.webp "Rejecting GST ITC Refund on Basis of Extraneous Material: Patna HC Directs Rejection Order be treated as SCN for pursuing Proceedings [Read Order]")
No S.153C Income Tax Assessment if Documents only ‘Pertain to’ and do Not ‘Belong to’ Assessee: ITAT Deletes ₹85L Addition [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed an aggregate tax addition of ₹85.88 lakh, observing that the proceedings under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 were...
![No S.153C Income Tax Assessment if Documents only ‘Pertain to’ and do Not ‘Belong to’ Assessee: ITAT Deletes ₹85L Addition [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/20/500x300_2050786-itat-itat-delhi-income-tax-assessment-taxscan.webp "No S.153C Income Tax Assessment if Documents only ‘Pertain to’ and do Not ‘Belong to’ Assessee: ITAT Deletes ₹85L Addition [Read Order]")
Supreme Court Advocates Assn. Lambasts ED for Issuing Notice to Adv. Arvind Datar on Basis of Legal Opinion to Client [Read Notification]
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has issued a forceful condemnation of the Enforcement Directorate’s now-withdrawn summons to Senior Advocate Arvind Datar. The SCAORA...
![Supreme Court Advocates Assn. Lambasts ED for Issuing Notice to Adv. Arvind Datar on Basis of Legal Opinion to Client [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/500x300_2050084-supreme-court-advocates-assn-lambasts-ed-notice-adv-arvind-datar-taxscan.webp "Supreme Court Advocates Assn. Lambasts ED for Issuing Notice to Adv. Arvind Datar on Basis of Legal Opinion to Client [Read Notification]")
ICAI Releases Student Activity Calendar 2025–26; Sets Year-Round Academic Roadmap for CA Foundation, Intermediate & Final Aspirants
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released its Student Activities Calendar for the academic year (A.Y.) 2025–26. Published by the Board of Studies (Academic),...
Orissa Quarry Tender Dispute: Supreme Court holds Valid Income Tax Return and GST Certificate Sufficient to Qualify as Bidder [Read Order]
The Supreme Court of India recently set aside an order of the Orissa High Court where it called for a re-tender in respect of the Karangadihi Sand Quarry. The division bench of the apex court held...
![Orissa Quarry Tender Dispute: Supreme Court holds Valid Income Tax Return and GST Certificate Sufficient to Qualify as Bidder [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/14/500x300_2044416-quarry-site-img.webp "Orissa Quarry Tender Dispute: Supreme Court holds Valid Income Tax Return and GST Certificate Sufficient to Qualify as Bidder [Read Order]")
Crypto Income Evaders: Income Tax Dept. Heightens Crackdown on Individuals & Entities Misrepresenting VDAs in ITR
India’s Income Tax Department has launched a targeted crackdown on individuals and entities that failed to accurately report income from cryptocurrencies, formally termed ‘Virtual Digital Assets’...
Relief to Louis Vuitton: ITAT Holds Bright Line Test not valid Method for making TPA on Advertisement, Marketing & Promotion [Read Order]
In a significant relief for luxury retail giant Louis Vuitton India Retail Pvt. Ltd. (LV), the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled that the Bright Line Test (BLT) cannot...
![Relief to Louis Vuitton: ITAT Holds Bright Line Test not valid Method for making TPA on Advertisement, Marketing & Promotion [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/12/500x300_2043237-louis-vuitton-site-img.webp "Relief to Louis Vuitton: ITAT Holds Bright Line Test not valid Method for making TPA on Advertisement, Marketing & Promotion [Read Order]")