India, New Zealand Resume Free Trade Agreement Talks After 10 Years
After ten years, India and New Zealand have restarted talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This is a big step toward improving trade and economic...
![DGFT HQ in Delhi Doesn’t Give Jurisdiction for Hyderabad Firm’s Advance Authorisation Dispute: Delhi HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Delhi-High-court-DGFT-Advance-Authorisation-Dispute-taxscan.jpg "DGFT HQ in Delhi Doesn’t Give Jurisdiction for Hyderabad Firm’s Advance Authorisation Dispute: Delhi HC [Read Order]")
![Kerala GST Dept. Issues Instructions on Functioning of Centralised Refund Processing Formation [Read Instruction]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tax-refund-2.jpg "Kerala GST Dept. Issues Instructions on Functioning of Centralised Refund Processing Formation [Read Instruction]")
![Proceedings u/s 129 of GST Act are Summary Proceedings: Allahabad HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Allahabad-High-court-section-129-of-GST-Act-GST-Act-GST-Legal-Updates-TAXSCAN.jpg "Proceedings u/s 129 of GST Act are Summary Proceedings: Allahabad HC [Read Order]")
Taxpayer Responsible to Prove Land's Agricultural Status to Claim Capital Gains Tax Exemption: Kerala HC [Read Order]
In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court ruled that the taxpayer has the burden of proof to establish the agricultural nature of land when claiming exemption from capital gains tax. The case...
![Taxpayer Responsible to Prove Lands Agricultural Status to Claim Capital Gains Tax Exemption: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Taxpayer-Responsible-Lands-Agricultural-Status-Agricultural-Status-Capital-Gains-Tax-Exemption-Kerala-HC-taxscan.jpg "Taxpayer Responsible to Prove Lands Agricultural Status to Claim Capital Gains Tax Exemption: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
FMV of Shares Determined by Statutorily Prescribed Methods cannot be Rejected without Recording Contrary Evidence: Karnataka HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court clarified that income tax authorities cannot reject the Fair Market Value ( FMV ) of shares determined using methods prescribed by Rule 11UA(2) without...
![FMV of Shares Determined by Statutorily Prescribed Methods cannot be Rejected without Recording Contrary Evidence: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Fair-Market-Value-Contrary-Evidence-FMV-of-Shares-Determined-taxscan.jpg "FMV of Shares Determined by Statutorily Prescribed Methods cannot be Rejected without Recording Contrary Evidence: Karnataka HC [Read Order]")
GSTN issues Advisory for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and Document Verification for GST Registration Applicants of U.P.
Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has recently undertaken a significant move to streamline the GST registration processes, introducing a new verification mechanism for applicants from Uttar...
Calcutta HC stays Customs SCN against Hinduja Global: Prima Facie Finds No Jurisdiction Without SEIS Scrip Cancellation [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court granted an interim stay on a show-cause notice (SCN) issued by the Principal Commissioner of Customs (Port) against Hinduja Global Solutions Limited. The...
![Calcutta HC stays Customs SCN against Hinduja Global: Prima Facie Finds No Jurisdiction Without SEIS Scrip Cancellation [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Calcutta-High-Court.jpg "Calcutta HC stays Customs SCN against Hinduja Global: Prima Facie Finds No Jurisdiction Without SEIS Scrip Cancellation [Read Order]")
Income Tax Proceedings against Deceased Person Invalid, must be Initiated against Legal Heirs u/s 159: Bombay HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court held that tax proceedings initiated in the name of a deceased person are invalid and must be directed against legal heirs under Section 159 of the Income Tax...
![Income Tax Proceedings against Deceased Person Invalid, must be Initiated against Legal Heirs u/s 159: Bombay HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Income-Tax-Income-Tax-Proceedings-Income-Tax-Proceedings-against-Deceased-Person-Deceased-Person-Invalid-Deceased-Person-taxscan.jpg "Income Tax Proceedings against Deceased Person Invalid, must be Initiated against Legal Heirs u/s 159: Bombay HC [Read Order]")