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The Tiger Global Judgment and the Reassertion of Source-State Fiscal Sovereignty
Ultimately, Tiger Global will bring radical accountability to international investment law. The biggest question is whether unilateral source-country anti-abuse measures can be adopted within the existing treaty framework or whether renewed multilateral coordination is necessary.
Vedansh Raj
May 25 min read
From Treaty Shield to Tax Scrutiny: Decoding the Tiger Global Case
This case will probably initiate closer examination in similar disputes, such as the case of Blackstone Capital Partners v. ACIT (Blackstone) before the Delhi High Court, and Sanofi Pasteur Holding v. Department of Revenue (Sanofi) case before Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Abhishek Pandey, Shriyansh Sameer Mishra
Apr 1910 min read
Before the Notice, after the Damage: Parallel Proceedings under CGST Act
The line between inquiry and proceedings should therefore be drawn not at the formal commencement of adjudication through a SCN, but at the point where the State deploys coercive power against the taxpayer.
Saahil Madan, Vaishnawi Sinha
Apr 117 min read
The Impact of Tiger Global on Treaty Protection and Exit Strategies in India
The Supreme Court did not see the issue in Tiger Global as an isolated dispute over taxation. It viewed the issue against the broader backdrop of treaty interpretation and the play of sovereign powers.
Amritanshu Rath, Shreya Tiwari
Apr 77 min read
Tax Relief for Category III AIFS: Delhi High Court's Ruling in Equity Intelligence v/s CBDT
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Equity Intelligence AIF effectively addresses a decade-long tax conundrum for Category III AIFs by applying the doctrine of impossibility.
Sanskruti Parate
Mar 296 min read
Risk-Based GST Refunds: When Provisional Refunds Become Discretionary
Even if a limited risk exercise is permissible as a matter of policy, a blanket conditionality on 90% provisional refunds is disproportionate.
Mayank Khichar
Mar 2710 min read
Re-Anchoring Block Period under Section 153C of Income Tax Act 1961: From Legal Fiction to Legislative Silence
A durable resolution can be achieved only through a targeted legislative intervention, either by expressly incorporating the “date of transfer” principle into the new clause or by prescribing definitive timelines for such transfer.
Akshat Sharma, Kartik Jorwal
Mar 216 min read
Tax Implications of Cross-Border Arbitral Awards: Addressing Inconsistencies in Indian Jurisprudence
[ Vaibhav is a student at West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences . ] The advent of arbitration has not only introduced a host of complexities within arbitration law but has also extended its influence into the sphere of taxation law. The author brings to light an emerging issue in the taxability of the post-award interest component of these awards through this piece. The issue revolves around the fundamental question: under which head of income in the double ta
Vaibhav Tibrewal
Mar 710 min read
Revisiting Permanent Establishment under the OECD’s 2025 Update: Sectoral Impact and Implications for India
The 2025 update of the OECD commentary represents an important step towards harmonizing the definition of PE in modern business practices in cross-border remote work and mobile extractive industries.
P Jaishree, Soham Agrawal
Feb 288 min read
Flying into a Legal Storm: Indigo and India’s Constitutional Tax Trap
India’s aviation sector is at a defining moment as airlines like IndiGo aim of flying beyond domestic skies and venture into international markets. However, the current structure of ATF taxation imposes a disproportionate burden on airlines and restricts their ability to compete.
Yusra Abidi, Praneet Reddy
Dec 29, 20256 min read
Anti-Profiteering under the CGST Act: Loopholes in the Implementation of GST Rate Reductions
Better clarity is required from the government and the courts regarding the anti-profiteering system.
Harshit Bansal
Nov 7, 20254 min read
Justice Nagarathna’s 144C-153 Reading: A Rigidity that Stifles DRP
The split in ACIT v. Shelf Drilling Ron exposes a deeper fault line in Indian tax adjudication: whether courts should privilege the literal boundaries of statutory text or stretch interpretation to preserve the functional life of specialized procedures.
Tarun Chittupalli, Anamika Singh
Oct 12, 20258 min read
Substance over Form: Amendment to GST Law Truly Clarificatory?
The retrospective amendment made by the Union is a massive blow to the Safari Retreats judgement, as it has essentially nullified it.
Arushi Rajagopala
Sep 28, 20258 min read
One Nation, Many Taxes? Reassessing OTT Regulation after the Supreme Court’s Entertainment Tax Verdict
The broad legal reasoning adopted by the court may be invoked in future disputes, raising concerns regarding a roadmap for future regulation and taxation. Applying the aspect theory here may result in jurisdictional overreach and risk upsetting the delicate federal balance enshrined in the Constitution of India.
Charvi Jain, Saloni Ghanghas
Aug 17, 20256 min read
Transfer Pricing 2.0: Rethinking India’s Block Period Framework
India now stands at the crossroad of remaking transfer pricing not merely a regulatory stick, but a strategic tipping stone of fair trade, investment confidence and tax equity.
Sejal Sahu
May 17, 20257 min read
From Business to House Property: Analyzing the Legislative Shift in Rental Income Taxation
The article argues for the continuance of the current judicial framework which calls for looking at each case from a businessman’s point of view to check the owner’s intention behind leasing the asset.
Kavach Agarwal
Apr 30, 20257 min read
Carried Interest Taxation: Bridging the Gap Between India and the US: Lessons and Way Forward
The post aims to analyze this dissonance in the regulatory approach taken by the USA and India in taxing carried interest.
Yadu Krishna
Apr 19, 20257 min read
Decoding CKD Classification: Tax Evasion Charges over Automobile Imports by Kia & Volkswagen
As per the author, the recent tax evasion allegations against Kia and Volkswagen highlight gaps in the current CKD classification system.
Neha Rajesh
Apr 5, 20256 min read
Virtual Digital Assets in India: Booming Market, Heavy Taxes, and the Uncertain Future
The taxation framework presents significant challenges that hinder the growth and adoption of VDAs in India.
Kashvi Singh Shekhawat
Mar 22, 20256 min read
Impact of Switzerland’s Suspension of MFN Clause in India-Switzerland DTAA: A Shift in Global Tax Dynamics
The suspension of the MFN clause in the India-Switzerland DTAA is a significant shift in international tax treaties.
Suhana Roy
Mar 20, 20258 min read
Rationalizing Sections 72A and 72AA: Mergers in the Crosshairs of Tax Reforms
The proposed amendment to Sections 72A and 72AA of ITA reflects government’s intent to curb tax avoidance through evergreening of losses.
Yarabham Akshit Reddy, Chakkapalli Satya Kaushik
Mar 9, 20256 min read
The Indian Car Tax Dilemma: Are we Overlooking Hybrids on the Path to Electrification?
With attractive tax exemptions on EVs, the government has made remarkable strides in promoting EVs.
Swaraj Pushkar
Dec 28, 20246 min read
Tax Assessments Post-Amalgamation: A Critical Analysis of the Delhi High Court Decision
The ruling may act as a catalyst for tax reforms, aligning the tax regime with the dynamic realities of corporate restructuring.
Devanshi Jadia
Nov 17, 20246 min read
Balancing Act Gone Wrong: The Implications of India’s Latest Tax Reassessment Ruling
While the judgment provides a temporary solution to a specific problem, it may have created a template for judicial intervention.
Anish Gupta
Nov 16, 20246 min read
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