Yogitha S. Yogesh
Yogitha S Yogesh is a legal content professional with over three years of specialized experience in demystifying the intricate world of taxation law. Her work has centered on translating complex fiscal regulations spanning direct and indirect tax, GST, and corporate compliance into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences. Her strength lies not just in accuracy, but in her ability to build a narrative around technical subjects, making them engaging and digestible. She had a robust academic foundation, including an LLM in Constitutional Law and a BA LLB from the prestigious Government Law College, Trivandrum.
![Challenge against Motor Vehicle Tax Arrears Uploaded in Web Portal of Transport Dept: Orissa HC Directs to Deposit Outstanding MV Tax [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Challenge-against-Motor-Vehicle-Tax-Motor-Vehicle-Tax-Motor-Vehicle-Web-Portal-of-Transport-Dept-taxscan.jpg "Challenge against Motor Vehicle Tax Arrears Uploaded in Web Portal of Transport Dept: Orissa HC Directs to Deposit Outstanding MV Tax [Read Order]")
Challenge against Motor Vehicle Tax Arrears Uploaded in Web Portal of Transport Dept: Orissa HC Directs to Deposit Outstanding MV Tax [Read Order]
In The High Court Of Orissa At Cuttack Subrat Kumar Behera , the Petitioner has challenged the levy of Motor Vehicle Tax and additional Motor Vehicle...
![Allegation of Illegal Gratification u/s 13(1)(d) of Prevention of Corruption Act with uncorroborated Evidence is not Conclusive: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Karnataka-High-Court-Illegal-Gratification-Evidence-is-not-Conclusive-taxscan.jpg "Allegation of Illegal Gratification u/s 13(1)(d) of Prevention of Corruption Act with uncorroborated Evidence is not Conclusive: Karnataka HC [Read Order]")
![An Order u/s 161 of DGST Act rejecting Rectification Application cant be passed without Personal Hearing: Delhi HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Delhi-HC-DGST-Act-Rectification-Application-TAXSCAN-.jpg "An Order u/s 161 of DGST Act rejecting Rectification Application cant be passed without Personal Hearing: Delhi HC [Read Order]")
![Non Filing of GST Appeal due to Non-Constitution of GSTAT: Kerala HC allows to file Appeal in 30 Days of Constitution of Tribunal [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GST-Appeal-Constitution-GSTAT-Kerala-HC-Appeal-in-30-Days-of-Constitution-of-Tribunal-taxscan.jpg "Non Filing of GST Appeal due to Non-Constitution of GSTAT: Kerala HC allows to file Appeal in 30 Days of Constitution of Tribunal [Read Order]")
![CESTAT Sets aside Penalty imposed on IOCL, Excise duty Evasion cannot be Alleged against a PSU [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Indian-Oil-Corporation-Limited.jpg "CESTAT Sets aside Penalty imposed on IOCL, Excise duty Evasion cannot be Alleged against a PSU [Read Order]")
Entire Amount of Assessed Tax has to be Paid In Absence of Amnesty Schemes: Kerala HC [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court has ruled that, lacking amnesty plans, the full amount of taxes must be paid after they have been assessed. According to Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas' bench, the petitioner even...
![Entire Amount of Assessed Tax has to be Paid In Absence of Amnesty Schemes: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Entire-Amount-Assessed-Tax-Absence-Amnesty-Schemes-Kerala-HC-taxscan.jpg "Entire Amount of Assessed Tax has to be Paid In Absence of Amnesty Schemes: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
Challenge against 12% Forest Development Tax On Forest Products: Karnataka HC Directs to follow Ruling of Apex Court [Read Order]
The Karnataka High Court in a challenge against the 12 % Forest Development Tax on forest products , dircted the parties to follow the ruling of apex court which is pending now. The bench stated that...
![Challenge against 12% Forest Development Tax On Forest Products: Karnataka HC Directs to follow Ruling of Apex Court [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Forest-Development-Tax-Challenge-against-Forest-Development-Tax-Development-Tax-On-Forest-Products-Forest-Products-taxscan.jpg "Challenge against 12% Forest Development Tax On Forest Products: Karnataka HC Directs to follow Ruling of Apex Court [Read Order]")
GST Imposed under Wrong Head: Allahabad HC Directs NOIDA to reimbruse Penalty Imposed u/s 73 of GST Act [Read Order]
The New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) was recently directed by the Allahabad High Court to reimburse the assesee the amount that was assessed as a tax and penalty in proceedings...
![GST Imposed under Wrong Head: Allahabad HC Directs NOIDA to reimbruse Penalty Imposed u/s 73 of GST Act [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GST-GST-Imposed-Under-Wrong-Head-Allahabad-HC-NOIDA-taxscan.jpg "GST Imposed under Wrong Head: Allahabad HC Directs NOIDA to reimbruse Penalty Imposed u/s 73 of GST Act [Read Order]")
Relief to Owner of Taj Hotel Group:Â ITAT Sets Aside Income Tax Reassessment action Initiated [Read Order]
In a ruling in favour of the owner of Taj Hotel Group, the Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has set aside a reassessment action initiated under the Income Tax Act, 1961. ...
![Relief to Owner of Taj Hotel Group:Â ITAT Sets Aside Income Tax Reassessment action Initiated [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Taj-Hotel-Group-ITAT-Income-Tax-Reassessment-taxscan.jpg "Relief to Owner of Taj Hotel Group:Â ITAT Sets Aside Income Tax Reassessment action Initiated [Read Order]")
Applicability of TDS deduction from Doctors Engaged by Hospital: Kerala HC Directs to Dispose of Income Tax Appeal of Amrita Institute of Medical Science [Read Order]
In a ruling in favour of Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research, the Kerala High Court directed the income tax department to dispose of the appeal within 3 months.The matter was related to...
![Applicability of TDS deduction from Doctors Engaged by Hospital: Kerala HC Directs to Dispose of Income Tax Appeal of Amrita Institute of Medical Science [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Applicability-of-TDS-Applicability-of-TDS-deduction-from-Doctors-Engaged-by-Hospital-TDS-deduction-Kerala-HC-taxscan.jpg "Applicability of TDS deduction from Doctors Engaged by Hospital: Kerala HC Directs to Dispose of Income Tax Appeal of Amrita Institute of Medical Science [Read Order]")
Application u/s 9 of IBC Based on Arbitral Award Cannot be Admittted After 3 Yrs from Date of Award: NCLT [Read Order]
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai bench has ruled that, in accordance with Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963 (Limitation Act) read with Section 238A of the Code, an application...
![Application u/s 9 of IBC Based on Arbitral Award Cannot be Admittted After 3 Yrs from Date of Award: NCLT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arbitral-Award-IBC-NCLT-TAXSCAN.jpg "Application u/s 9 of IBC Based on Arbitral Award Cannot be Admittted After 3 Yrs from Date of Award: NCLT [Read Order]")
CESTAT Lacks Jurisdiction on Appeal Over Goods Imported or Exported as Domestic Baggage as per S. 129A(1) of Customs Act [Read Order]
Recently, the Chennai Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) clarified that there cannot be a presumption that the baggage that is carried by a person arriving from a domestic...
![CESTAT Lacks Jurisdiction on Appeal Over Goods Imported or Exported as Domestic Baggage as per S. 129A(1) of Customs Act [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Bag-jpg.jpg "CESTAT Lacks Jurisdiction on Appeal Over Goods Imported or Exported as Domestic Baggage as per S. 129A(1) of Customs Act [Read Order]")