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26 rulings
H.K. Impex v. Commissioner of DGST
In favour of the assessee
H.K. Impex filed W.P.(C) No. 13924 of 2026 before the Delhi High Court (21 September 2026) when its appeal was rejected as time-barred based on upload of the demand order on the GST Common Portal alone. Under Sections 107 and 169 CGST, mere portal upload without separate service or acknowledgement does not start the appeal limitation clock. The Court allowed filing within four weeks. Outcome favoured the assessee. Taxpayers should document how orders were received; departments should follow formal service norms to fix limitation. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Aakash Gupta v. Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal
In favour of the assessee
Multiple writ petitioners including Aakash Gupta approached the Delhi High Court (W.P.(C) Nos. 12808 et seq., 14 September 2026) because GSTAT insisted on pre-deposit for appeals arising from penalty-only show cause notices issued before the amended pre-deposit requirement. Sections 107 and 112 CGST govern first and second appeals; the right of appeal vests when the SCN is issued. The Court held the new pre-deposit condition could not apply retrospectively to penalty-only cases from pre-amendment SCNs, and directed GSTAT to entertain those appeals without pre-deposit. Outcome favoured assessees. Penalty appeals tied to older SCNs should be filed under the law as it stood when the notice was issued. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
VA Tech Wabag Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Revenue, Salt Lake
In favour of the assessee
In W.P.A. No. 14369 of 2024 (Calcutta High Court, 11 September 2026, Smita Das De, J.), VA Tech Wabag Ltd. challenged dismissal of its appeal against an adjudication order passed by the Assistant Commissioner of Revenue, Salt Lake circle, under the CGST Act. The appeal was delayed because the business manager handling GST filings was incapacitated by serious illness; mandatory pre-deposit under Section 107 had nonetheless been remitted. The Appellate Authority rejected the appeal solely for lateness without engaging with the illness explanation. The court held such approach hyper-technical where statutory pre-deposit signified bona fide intent to pursue remedies. Sufficient cause for condonation was found; the appeal was restored for merit-based adjudication. The decision mirrors sibling batch matters and reinforces that appellate authorities must apply condonation principles rather than formulaic dismissal. Outcome: in favour of the assessee. Editorial summary for Chartered Universe readers; not legal advice.
VA Tech Wabag Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Revenue
In favour of the assessee
VA Tech Wabag Ltd. approached the Calcutta High Court (WPA Nos. 14367, 14368, 14369, 14371 and 14372 of 2024, 10 September 2026; Smita Das De, J.) after the Appellate Authority rejected multiple appeals under Section 107 of the CGST Act on limitation grounds. The company had paid mandatory pre-deposit but filed appeals late because the employee entrusted with GST compliance suffered serious illness, documented through medical certificates. The appellate forum declined condonation and did not examine whether sufficient cause existed. The court observed that mechanical rejection despite pre-deposit and credible medical explanation was hyper-technical and inconsistent with justice-oriented limitation jurisprudence. Delay reckoned from communication of the underlying adjudication orders was ordered condoned, appeals directed to be registered and heard on merits within the Section 107 framework. Outcome: in favour of the assessee. Practitioners should note that illness of responsible personnel may constitute sufficient cause where properly evidenced. Not legal advice.
Arun Kumar Dutta v. State of West Bengal
In favour of the assessee; matter remanded
Arun Kumar Dutta’s appeal before the Calcutta High Court (WPA No. 6436 of 2026, 8 September 2026) concerned GST adjudication where the SCN and order appeared only under the portal’s “Additional Notice and Orders” tab without separate intimation under Section 169 CGST. The appellate authority dismissed the Section 107 appeal on limitation without hearing merits. The Court held this procedural lapse violated natural justice, quashed the appellate order, and directed admission and decision on merits. Outcome favoured the assessee with remand. Relying solely on portal uploads without clear communication can invalidate limitation-based dismissals. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Kappa Chakka Kandhari Foods (P.) Ltd. v. Commissioner of GST and Central Excise (Appeals- I)
In favour of the assessee; matter remanded
Kappa Chakka Kandhari Foods Pvt. Ltd. paid tax and interest from an adjudication order but appealed only the penalty via DRC-07 before the Madras High Court (WP No. 34361 of 2026, 7 September 2026). The Appellate Authority rejected the appeal for non-payment of 10% pre-deposit of penalty under Section 107(6) CGST. Ramamoorthy J held the proviso applies only where the order demands penalty without any tax; here tax had been paid, so rejection was unsustainable and the appeal was restored for merits. Outcome favoured the assessee with remand. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
BA Continuum India (P.) Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
In favour of the assessee; matter remanded
BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd. filed Writ Petition No. 3598 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court (31 August 2026) after the Appellate Authority dismissed its refund appeal solely for non-attendance without a speaking order on merits under Section 107 CGST. Karnik and Patil JJ held such dismissal breached statutory mandate and natural justice, quashed the order, and restored the appeal for merit-based adjudication. Outcome favoured the assessee with remand. Appellate authorities must address substantive refund grounds even when parties default on hearings, or give reasoned orders. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Kulik Plywood (P.) Ltd. v. State of West Bengal
In favour of the assessee; matter remanded
Kulik Plywood Pvt. Ltd. succeeded before the Calcutta High Court (WPA No. 7650 of 2026, 13 August 2026) where the SCN was visible only under “Additional Notice and Orders” on the GST portal without separate intimation under Section 169 CGST, preventing timely response. The Section 107 appeal was dismissed on limitation without merit review. The Court quashed the appellate order and directed admission and merits hearing. Outcome favoured the assessee with remand, consistent with Dutta on portal-only communication and natural justice. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Gaurav Jain v. Joint Commissioner (Appeals-II) CGST Delhi Zone
In favour of the assessee
Gaurav Jain petitioned the Delhi High Court (W.P.(C) No. 8414 of 2026, 31 July 2026) after appellate authorities demanded 10% pre-deposit for penalty-only appeals linked to Section 122(1A) SCNs issued before the substituted proviso to Section 107(6) CGST and Rule 108. The Court held the appeal right vested at SCN issuance and pre-amended law governed, so the 10% pre-deposit requirement did not apply to those penalty appeals. Outcome favoured the assessee. Aligns with Delhi jurisprudence on non-retroactive pre-deposit for legacy penalty notices. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Commissioner of Central Tax, CGST, Delhi East v. Samiah International Builder (P.) Ltd
In favour of the assessee
The Commissioner of CGST Delhi East filed CEAC No. 5 of 2024 before the Delhi High Court (28 July 2026) against a CESTAT order on service taxability in favour of Samiah International Builder Pvt. Ltd. Under Central Excise Sections 35G and 35L, appeals on such matters lie to the Supreme Court, not the High Court, absent contrary binding precedent. Kshetarpal and Jain JJ held the appeal not maintainable and relegated the Commissioner to the Supreme Court remedy. Outcome favoured the assessee on maintainability. Departmental appeals from CESTAT must follow the correct forum under Section 35L for the subject matter. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Radhika Furniture @ Radha Devi v. Commissioner, State Goods and Services Tax
In favour of the revenue
Radhika Furniture @ Radha Devi and another assessee sought condonation of delay beyond GST appeal periods before the Uttarakhand High Court (Writ Petition Nos. 716 of 2024 and 86 of 2025, 17 July 2026), invoking Section 5 of the Limitation Act read with Section 29(2). The Court held CGST is a special fiscal statute with its own limitation and restricted condonation under Section 107, excluding Section 5 by necessary implication. Appeals beyond the prescribed period could not be entertained. Outcome favoured revenue. GST practitioners cannot rely on general Limitation Act Section 5 for late Section 107 appeals in this jurisdiction. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Raju Ghosh v. State of WB
In favour of the assessee; matter remanded
The Calcutta High Court (WPA 6129 of 2026, 16 July 2026) intervened where Raju Ghosh received a Form GST DRC-01 show cause notice for tax periods March 2021 to April 2022 only under the portal tab “Additional notice and orders,” leaving him unable to respond. He learned of the adjudication order dated 3 July 2025 after a recovery email in November 2025, by which time substantial amounts had already been debited from his electronic credit ledger. His appeal under Section 107 of the CGST/WBGST Acts was dismissed on 28 January 2026 solely for limitation, without merits. The court held that electronic placement in a non-standard tab amounted to defective service and denial of natural justice under the service framework (including Section 169). The explained delay warranted condonation. The appellate order was quashed with direction to decide the appeal on merits by 30 September 2026; pre-deposit already made sufficed and recovery was not to be influenced by the order. Outcome: in favour of the assessee; matter remanded.
Rajnish Kumar v. Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise
In favour of the assessee
Rajnish Kumar filed a writ before the Patna High Court (Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.1338 of 2026, 16 July 2026) against adjudication and recovery orders under Sections 78 and 107 CGST. Prasad and Mishra JJ permitted withdrawal with liberty to file a statutory appeal before the Appellate Authority, excluding writ period from limitation and allowing condonation, while barring re-agitation of one previously adjudicated contention; other grounds remained open. Outcome favoured the assessee on remedial routing. Partial issue preclusion may apply when writ converts to appeal after earlier partial adjudication. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Sodexo India Services (P.) Ltd. v. Union of India
In favour of the revenue
Sodexo India Services (P.) Ltd. filed a writ before the Delhi High Court (W.P.(C) 9153 of 2026, decided 15 July 2026) assailing an order-in-original passed under Sections 74 and 75 of the CGST Act after a detailed departmental audit. The assessee had participated throughout, filed comprehensive replies, and supplied documents, yet complained that the adjudicating authority neither meaningfully considered its submissions nor called for additional records before confirming demand. The revenue contended that adequate opportunity was afforded and that grievances went to appreciation of evidence, not procedural fairness. Invoking Article 226, the Division Bench (Anil Kshetrapal and Shail Jain, JJ.) reaffirmed that where statutory appeal under Section 107 exists, writ courts normally refrain from adjudicating merits unless exceptional circumstances—such as clear jurisdictional void or gross violation of natural justice—are shown. Mere disagreement with outcome or depth of reasoning does not qualify. The writ was dismissed, leaving the assessee to pursue appeal with pre-deposit. Outcome: in favour of the revenue. This summary is informational for chartered accountants and not legal advice.
Magnum Estates (P.) Ltd. v. Additional Commissioner, GST (Appeals)
In favour of the assessee; matter remanded
Magnum Estates Pvt. Ltd. filed before the Orissa High Court (W.P. (C) No. 34660 of 2025, 15 July 2026) when pre-deposit for appeal was stymied because DRC-07 misclassified interest as tax and rectification under Sections 161 and 50 was time-barred. Issues spanned ITC reversal, interest and penalty under Sections 73, 107 and 112 CGST. The Court remanded to the Appellate Authority for fresh hearing rather than forcing immediate GSTAT appeal, finding relegation unjust in the circumstances. Outcome favoured the assessee with remand. Correct DRC-07 break-up is critical for pre-deposit compliance. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Mahalaxmi Industries v. Union of India
In favour of the revenue
Mahalaxmi Industries petitioned the Gujarat High Court (Special Civil Application No. 9118 of 2026, 10 July 2026) against a fake ITC demand order sharing the same SCN and modus operandi as a connected entity at the same address. Supehia and Nanavati JJ held an effective remedy under Sections 74 and 107 CGST existed and writ under Article 226 was not maintainable. The writ was rejected in favour of appellate process. Outcome favoured revenue on forum. Connected-party cases still require statutory appeals unless exceptional jurisdictional defects are shown. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Shyam Traders v. State of West Bengal
In favour of the assessee; matter remanded
Shyam Traders, Calcutta High Court (WPA 2357 of 2025, 9 July 2026), contested an appellate order under Section 107 that, while dealing with an ex parte adjudication confirming tax, interest and penalty for alleged short payment of outward supplies and excess input tax credit, directed the parties to appear before the Adjudicating Authority for further proceedings instead of deciding within appellate powers. The court held that Section 107 and allied provisions (including Section 161 on appellate procedure) permit the Appellate Authority only to confirm, modify or annul the order under appeal—not to remand for a fresh adjudicatory round as if exercising original jurisdiction. The remand exceeded statutory appellate competence. The impugned appellate order was set aside with direction that the Appellate Authority decide the appeal on merits within the confines of Section 107. Outcome: in favour of the assessee; matter remanded for proper appellate adjudication.
Sepl Infra (P.) Ltd. v. Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Appeals)
In favour of the assessee; matter remanded
Sepl Infra (P.) Ltd. challenged before the Karnataka High Court (WP 104931 of 2026, 9 July 2026) the dismissal of its appeal under Section 107 after it belatedly discovered an adjudication order that had not been uploaded in the regular GST portal tab and was not fully served. The assessee had meanwhile complied with the statutory pre-deposit under Sections 78 and 79. The court found that delayed knowledge coupled with deficient portal communication and incomplete service justified writ relief despite limitation arguments. The appellate dismissal was set aside, delay in filing the appeal was condoned, and the appeal was restored for adjudication on merits. Outcome: in favour of the assessee; matter remanded to the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) for a merit-based decision in accordance with Section 107.
Friends Alloys v. Union of India
In favour of the assessee; matter remanded
Friends Alloys filed a writ before the Himachal Pradesh High Court (CWP No. 4997 of 2025, 8 July 2026) challenging an order-in-original and DRC-07 summary instead of filing under Section 107 CGST. Thakur and Sharma JJ held writ was inappropriate where statutory appeal existed under Sections 74 and 107, permitted withdrawal with liberty to appeal within thirty days excluding time spent in writ. Outcome favoured the assessee in obtaining appeal window, not merits. Taxpayers should prefer Section 107; courts may exclude writ period from limitation when redirecting to appellate remedy. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.
Aditya Security Force v. Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (AUDIT 2)
In favour of the assessee
Aditya Security Force challenged ex parte GST orders before the Karnataka High Court (Writ Petition No. 105019 of 2026, 22 June 2026), raising arguable issues on reverse charge liability and demand exceeding the show cause notice under Sections 73 and 107 CGST. In the peculiar facts, including ex parte adjudication, the Court allowed a belated statutory appeal to be filed for merits adjudication rather than deciding tax issues in writ. Outcome favoured the assessee procedurally with remand to the appellate forum. Assessees with credible limitation and merit arguments may obtain liberty to appeal after ex parte orders, subject to court discretion. This note is published for Chartered Universe GST case-law research and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the full order, confirm the decision date and citation, and assess whether later statutory changes affect reliance before advising clients or filing appeals.