![Service Tax Demand on Ocean Freight Quashed: Karnataka HC Follows Madras HC Judgment [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/10/500x300_2111232-service-tax-demand-ocean-freight-quashed-karnataka-hc-madras-hc-taxscan.jfif "Service Tax Demand on Ocean Freight Quashed: Karnataka HC Follows Madras HC Judgment [Read Order]")
Service Tax Demand on Ocean Freight Quashed: Karnataka HC Follows Madras HC Judgment [Read Order]
The Karnataka High Court has set aside the Service Tax demand on ocean freight by applying the Madras High Court’s ruling, holding that the levy...
![Electricity Regulatory Commissions are not Suppliers: Karnataka HC Quashes ₹13.42 Cr GST Demand on KERC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/08/250x150_2110956-electricity-regulatory-commissions-suppliers-karnataka-hc-quashes-gst-demand-kerc-taxscan.webp "Electricity Regulatory Commissions are not Suppliers: Karnataka HC Quashes ₹13.42 Cr GST Demand on KERC [Read Order]")
![Big Win for Actor Yash: Karnataka HC Confirms ‘Searched Person’ Status, Quashes Order Passed u/s 153C Without Incriminating Material [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/08/250x150_2110854-actor-yash-karnataka-hc-taxscan.jfif "Big Win for Actor Yash: Karnataka HC Confirms ‘Searched Person’ Status, Quashes Order Passed u/s 153C Without Incriminating Material [Read Order]")
![System Failure due to Heavy Rainfall: Karnataka HC condones 36 days delay in filing ITR [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/06/250x150_2110597-karnataka-hc-itr-filing-itr-delay-taxscan.webp "System Failure due to Heavy Rainfall: Karnataka HC condones 36 days delay in filing ITR [Read Order]")
![GST Cancellation must be Heard on Merits: Karnataka HC rules Limitation Not a Ground to Reject Appeal [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/04/250x150_2110117-gst-cancellation-taxscan.jfif "GST Cancellation must be Heard on Merits: Karnataka HC rules Limitation Not a Ground to Reject Appeal [Read Order]")
Karnataka HC Quashes OIA Since Issue Already Settled by Coordinate Bench, Remands Service Tax Dispute on Labour Charges [Read Order]
The Karnataka High Court has set aside an Order-in-Appeal relating to a service tax valuation dispute and remanded the matter to the original adjudicating authority for reconsideration from the ...
![Karnataka HC Quashes OIA Since Issue Already Settled by Coordinate Bench, Remands Service Tax Dispute on Labour Charges [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/01/500x300_2109295-karnataka-hc-taxscan.jfif "Karnataka HC Quashes OIA Since Issue Already Settled by Coordinate Bench, Remands Service Tax Dispute on Labour Charges [Read Order]")
Non-Production of BRCs cannot be used for Rejecting GST Refund Claim when details available with Dept: Karnataka HC allows Refund [Read Order]
The Karnataka High Court has set aside the rejection of a GST refund claim relating to export of services, holding that the authorities had misapplied Rule 89(2) of the CGST Rules, misconstrued the...
![Non-Production of BRCs cannot be used for Rejecting GST Refund Claim when details available with Dept: Karnataka HC allows Refund [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/02/500x300_2109634-rejecting-gst-refund-claim-karnataka-hc-allows-refund-taxscan.webp "Non-Production of BRCs cannot be used for Rejecting GST Refund Claim when details available with Dept: Karnataka HC allows Refund [Read Order]")
Issuance of Penalty order without Adjudication violates Article 265 of Constitution: Karnataka HC Directs Refund for Vehicle Seizure [Read Order]
In the recent case, the Karnataka High Court quashed a penalty of Rs. 2,63,250/- collected from mineral traders without passing any formal adjudication order, directing immediate Refund for Vehicle ...
![Issuance of Penalty order without Adjudication violates Article 265 of Constitution: Karnataka HC Directs Refund for Vehicle Seizure [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/01/500x300_2109160-penalty-cestat-taxscan.webp "Issuance of Penalty order without Adjudication violates Article 265 of Constitution: Karnataka HC Directs Refund for Vehicle Seizure [Read Order]")
Company Appeal must Precede Constitutional Remedy in EPFO Dispute: Karnataka HC dismisses Writ Petition [Read Order]
The Karnataka High Court has reinforced the legal principle that a statutory appeal must be exhausted before seeking a constitutional remedy under Article 226 of the Constitution and dismissed...
![Company Appeal must Precede Constitutional Remedy in EPFO Dispute: Karnataka HC dismisses Writ Petition [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/29/500x300_2108797-karnataka-hc-epfo-taxscan.webp "Company Appeal must Precede Constitutional Remedy in EPFO Dispute: Karnataka HC dismisses Writ Petition [Read Order]")
Blocking ITC Without Independent “Reasons to Believe” Violates Rule 86A of KGST Rules: Karnataka HC Quashes ECL Freeze [Read Order]
The High Court of Karnataka quashed an order blocking the electronic credit ledger (ECL) of the petitioner, a Hubballi‑based firm, under Rule 86A of the Central Goods and Services Tax ...
![Blocking ITC Without Independent “Reasons to Believe” Violates Rule 86A of KGST Rules: Karnataka HC Quashes ECL Freeze [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/27/500x300_2108377-madras-high-court-itc-gstdecrl-taxscan.webp "Blocking ITC Without Independent “Reasons to Believe” Violates Rule 86A of KGST Rules: Karnataka HC Quashes ECL Freeze [Read Order]")
Heavy Rainfall Valid Reason for Income Tax Delay: Karnataka HC Quashes Commissioner's Order [Read Order]
The High Court of Karnataka held that heavy rainfall valid reason for Income tax delay and quashed the commissioner’s order. The petition challenged an order dated 24.02.2021 passed by the Principal...
![Heavy Rainfall Valid Reason for Income Tax Delay: Karnataka HC Quashes Commissioners Order [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/26/500x300_2108171-heavy-rainfall-incomtax-delay-karnatakahc-taxscan.webp "Heavy Rainfall Valid Reason for Income Tax Delay: Karnataka HC Quashes Commissioners Order [Read Order]")
![Fresh Reply to SCN Must Be Considered: Karnataka HC Quashes Entire Service Tax Proceedings [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/26/500x300_2108046-karnataka-hc-scn-scn-fresh-reply-consideration-taxscan.webp "Fresh Reply to SCN Must Be Considered: Karnataka HC Quashes Entire Service Tax Proceedings [Read Order]")