SHUBHAM AGRAWAL v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

ORRISA HIGH COURT | DECISION Analytical Video : Introduction This judgment concerns the grant of pre-arrest bail (anticipatory bail) in a prosecution under Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017. The petitioner sought protection from arrest in a complaint alleging commission of offences punishable under Section 132. The principal arguments advanced were that the petitioner […]

SS Creatives and Motion Pictures v. Superintendent, Dhenkanal Range & Others

ORRISA HIGH COURT | DECISION Analytical Video : This judgment reiterates the consistent approach adopted by the Orissa High Court in cases involving cancellation of GST registration and revocation thereof. The Court emphasized that the objective of the GST regime is not to permanently deprive a taxpayer of registration merely because of procedural defaults, but […]

SS CREATIVES AND MOTION PICTURES v. SUPERINTENDENT, DHENKANAL RANGE & ORS.

ORRISA HIGH COURT | DECISION Analytical Video : Introduction This judgment reiterates the liberal approach adopted by the Orissa High Court in matters relating to revocation of cancellation of GST registration. The Court recognised that the primary objective of the GST legislation is to ensure tax compliance and revenue collection rather than permanently shutting down […]

JANARDAN PANDA v. THE COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX & GST, ODISHA & ORS.

ORRISA HIGH COURT | DECISION Analytical Video : Introduction This judgment is a significant pronouncement on adherence to the principles of natural justice in GST adjudication. The Orissa High Court held that an adjudication order passed under Section 73 and a subsequent rectification order under Section 161 could not be sustained where the adjudicating authority […]

M/s GM IRON & STEELS COMPANY LIMITED, KOLKATA v. JOINT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX (APPEAL) CT & GST TERRITORIAL RANGE, CT & GST, BALASORE & ANR.

ORRISA HIGH COURT | DECISION Analytical Video : Introduction This judgment is another significant decision of the Orissa High Court concerning the transition from the period when the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) was non-functional to the period after it became operational. The petitioner challenged an appellate order under Section 73 before the High Court on […]