![Dept Fails to Re-test Samples Examined by Govt Valuer: CESTAT Quashes Penalties for Lack of Evidence in Precious Stones Over-Invoicing [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/15/500x300_2112305-dept-fails-re-test-samples-examined-govt-valuer-cestat-quashes-penalties-lack-evidence-precious-stones-over-invoicing.webp "Dept Fails to Re-test Samples Examined by Govt Valuer: CESTAT Quashes Penalties for Lack of Evidence in Precious Stones Over-Invoicing [Read Order]")
Dept Fails to Re-test Samples Examined by Govt Valuer: CESTAT Quashes Penalties for Lack of Evidence in Precious Stones Over-Invoicing [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench ofCustoms, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) set aside penalties imposed on a government-approved valuer in an...
![Small-Scale Exemption Cannot be Denied without Evidence: CESTAT Rules Expert Opinion Inadmissible, Sets Aside Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/17/250x150_2112734-small-scale-exemption-cannot-denied-without-evidence-cestat-rules-expert-opinion-inadmissible-sets-aside-excise-duty-demand-taxscan-.webp "Small-Scale Exemption Cannot be Denied without Evidence: CESTAT Rules Expert Opinion Inadmissible, Sets Aside Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]")
![Rough Estimates in Private Diaries Not Sufficient to Prove Clandestine Clearance: CESTAT Sets Aside Central Excise Duty Demand and Penalties [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/13/250x150_2111936-cestat-kolkata-rough-estimates-private-diaries-not-sufficient-clandestine-clearance-central-excise-duty-demand-penalties-taxscan.webp "Rough Estimates in Private Diaries Not Sufficient to Prove Clandestine Clearance: CESTAT Sets Aside Central Excise Duty Demand and Penalties [Read Order]")
![Misuse of Signed Blank Annexure-A by Third Party cannot attract Liability without Evidence: CESTAT Quashes Penalty against CHA Manager [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/08/250x150_2111024-misuse-signed-blank-annexure-third-party-attract-liability-evidence-cestat-quashes-penalty-cha-manager-taxscan.webp "Misuse of Signed Blank Annexure-A by Third Party cannot attract Liability without Evidence: CESTAT Quashes Penalty against CHA Manager [Read Order]")
![Rajasthan HC denies Bail to Marble Trader Accused of using Poor People’s Names for GST Fraud [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/05/250x150_2110238-rajasthan-hc-gst-fraud-taxscan.webp "Rajasthan HC denies Bail to Marble Trader Accused of using Poor People’s Names for GST Fraud [Read Order]")
![No Evidence of Wilful Delay: CESTAT Holds Late Fines Unjustified, Granting Relief to Importer [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/26/500x300_2108127-cestat-kolkata-importer-wins-appeal-in-cestat-taxscan.webp "No Evidence of Wilful Delay: CESTAT Holds Late Fines Unjustified, Granting Relief to Importer [Read Order]")
No Evidence of Willful Suppression to Invoke Extended Limitation: CESTAT Allows Service Tax Appeal [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that the Revenue failed to establish willful suppression to invoke the extended limitation period, and...
![No Evidence of Willful Suppression to Invoke Extended Limitation: CESTAT Allows Service Tax Appeal [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/17/500x300_2097501-evidence-willful-suppression-invoke-extended-limitation-cestat-service-tax-appeal-taxscan.webp "No Evidence of Willful Suppression to Invoke Extended Limitation: CESTAT Allows Service Tax Appeal [Read Order]")
CBDT Issues New Digital Evidence Manual Empowering Tax Officials to Trace Offshore Servers and AI Data
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released a revised Digital Evidence Investigation Manual internally on Tuesday, giving tax officials new powers and guidelines to trace offshore servers,...
₹50 Crore Investment Scam: Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of HR Manager Accused of Luring Funds of Employees and Public [Read Order]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has refused to grant anticipatory bail to the accused, who is also an HR Manager of playing a role in a ₹50 crore investment scam allegedly...
![₹50 Crore Investment Scam: Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of HR Manager Accused of Luring Funds of Employees and Public [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/17/500x300_2087993-investment-scam-taxscan.webp "₹50 Crore Investment Scam: Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of HR Manager Accused of Luring Funds of Employees and Public [Read Order]")
Seizure of 27000 ml illegal liquor: Chhatisgarh HC grants Bail Considering Prolonged Custody of Accused [Read Order]
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana granted regular bail to the accused person arrested for possession of 27000 ml illegal liquor, considering the prolonged custody. The petitioner has already...
![Seizure of 27000 ml illegal liquor: Chhatisgarh HC grants Bail Considering Prolonged Custody of Accused [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/01/500x300_2082872-seizure-of-27000-ml-illegal-liquor-illegal-liquor-chhatisgarh-hc-taxscan.webp "Seizure of 27000 ml illegal liquor: Chhatisgarh HC grants Bail Considering Prolonged Custody of Accused [Read Order]")
Addition on Excess Cane Price and Concessional Sugar Sale Remands for want of Evidence: ITAT directs Fresh Adjudication [Read Order]
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune, remanded appeals, considering (i) excess sugarcane price paid to members and (ii) sale of sugar at concessional rates to members by a cooperative...
![Addition on Excess Cane Price and Concessional Sugar Sale Remands for want of Evidence: ITAT directs Fresh Adjudication [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/28/500x300_2081590-sugar-sale-evidence-itat-fresh-adjudication-excess-cane-price-taxscan.webp "Addition on Excess Cane Price and Concessional Sugar Sale Remands for want of Evidence: ITAT directs Fresh Adjudication [Read Order]")
Reopening Assessments based only on Survey Material without Tangible Evidence of PE in India is not Valid: Delhi HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court held that the reopening of assessments based only on survey material, without any tangible evidence establishing the existence of a permanent establishment...
![Reopening Assessments based only on Survey Material without Tangible Evidence of PE in India is not Valid: Delhi HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/25/500x300_2080444-reopening-assessments-reopening-assessments-based-only-on-survey-material-taxscan.webp "Reopening Assessments based only on Survey Material without Tangible Evidence of PE in India is not Valid: Delhi HC [Read Order]")