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Post-MADA v. SAIL: GST's Effect on Mineral Royalty
Authors argue that GST Council’s practice of treating royalty as consideration paid for ‘services’ as opposed to ‘goods’ is erroneous.
Rajnandan Gadhi, Joshua Joseph Jose
Sep 7, 20246 min read
GST Complexities for Foreign Airlines in India: Resolving the Regulatory Challenges
Implementing the suggested relief measures for foreign airlines would signify a commitment to fostering unprecedented growth.
Parv Jain
Jul 21, 20246 min read
Disallowance of Input Tax Credit on CSR Expenditure: An Unnecessary Dampener for Companies
This article critiques and analyzes the prohibition of ITC on CSR expenditure.
Ayush Katyayana
Jun 20, 20247 min read
The Angel Tax Demonic-Emergence and the Silver Lining of CBDT Proposal
The amendment increases tax liability upon the startup and severely affects their dependency on seed funding during their initial rounds.
Aliza Khatoon
Mar 16, 20246 min read
Anti-Profiteering under the Tax Regime: Does it Safeguard the Interest of MSMEs?
It becomes imperative to align the tax regime regulating MSMEs to promote more sustainable and profitable growth.
Tejaswini Kaushal, Vrinda Gaur
Mar 14, 20246 min read
Demystifying CGST Rule 96(10): Legal Challenges and Implications for Exporters
The author, in the present article, attempts to identify the shortcomings and lacunae in Rule 96(10) of the CGST.
Subhasish Pamegam
Dec 24, 20237 min read
ITC: A Missing Case of Interpretation and Precedents
This piece aims to argue to the contrary by characterizing ITC as a statutory right granted to taxpayers by the CGST Act.
Ishika Garg
Nov 3, 20236 min read
Unraveling the Actionable Claim Conundrum: CGST Act v/s Judicial Wisdom in Games of Skill and Chance
The GST imposition of INR 22,000 crore on a single company is more significant than the profit of the entire gaming industry combined.
Shashwat Sharma
Oct 18, 20236 min read
Reimagining Play: Pioneering Balance through a 28% GST Levy on Online Gaming
The imposition of taxation shows a well-rounded strategy that aligns with a broader stance on morality, public welfare and cultural ethos.
Tejawini Kaushal, Vidushi Maheshwari
Oct 4, 20237 min read
Section 54EE of Income Tax Act: Addressing the Need for a Better LTCG Exemption for Startups
The article aims to argue that the exemption to LTCG tax given by Section 54EE of the Income-tax Act 1961 is unsuitable for Indian startups.
Hrishikesh Harathi
Sep 21, 20236 min read
Reshaping Tax Laws: Stigma of Retrospective Tax Amendments Amidst Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling
With elimination of unreasonable retrospective tax regime, India could inspire trust in the regulatory and tax framework among investors.
Ananya Karnwal, Astha Agarwal
Sep 9, 20236 min read
Direct Stress on Indirect Taxes of the Online Gaming Industry
The article explores the ongoing conflict between judiciary and legislature in India regarding regulation and taxation of online gaming.
Shubham Singh
Aug 6, 20235 min read
Taxing Unearned Income: An Insight into Windfall Taxes
Coherent to its volatile nature the windfall tax domain presents varied benefits and losses to different stakeholders.
Parth Birla, Sakshi Tiwari
Jul 25, 20237 min read
Legatum Ventures Limited v. ACIT: Ramifications in the Legal Sphere
The article analyses the recent order interpreting Sections 112(1)(c)(iii) and 48 of the Income-tax Act 1961.
Swetha Somu
Jun 24, 20236 min read
Unveiling Non-Taxability of Compensation Payment to Cricket South Africa under the India-SA DTAA
This piece delves into the intricate facets of BCCI v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax.
Vaishnavi Chandrakar
Jun 15, 20237 min read
Addressing The Conundrum Of Angel Tax Amendment Circumventing The Start-Up Regime
Authors hope that the angel tax amendment is given another perspective due to inherent challenges.
Ishita Khandelwal, Janhavi Mahalik
May 30, 20235 min read
Carry Forward of Losses in M&A: Identifying Beneficial Holder Upon Shareholding Change in Group Cos
The language and intent of Section 79 necessitates that the corporate veil is pierced by looking at the substance of the transaction.
Khush Bhachawat
May 8, 20237 min read
Analysing the Impact of the Widening of Angel Tax on Indian Economy and Start-up Ecosystem
The article aims to primarily analyse the impact of the widened Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act 1961.
Venkata Kartheek Vegesana
Apr 14, 20234 min read
“X” Marks the Spot: Determining the Situs of Virtual Digital Assets to Tax Non-Residents
Per author, VDA transactions should be treated either under capital gains or as business income, as applicable.
Archita Satish
Mar 23, 20236 min read
Beyond the Transaction: (Mis)application of the Principle Purpose Test
Author analyzes the confrontational approach of tax authorities towards foreign investment in India, focusing on the principle purpose test.
Sharun Salvi
Mar 6, 20236 min read
Taxability of Cross-Border Secondment Arrangement: Unsettling the Settled
The author analyses the recent decision of SC and other court rulings on the taxability of cross-border secondment arrangements.
Darshil Sakhia
Feb 28, 20236 min read
DCF v/s NAV- Examining Valuation Concerns under the Income Tax Act
The article explores the controversy regarding the appropriate method of valuation for valuing equity under Section 56(2)(viib) of IT Act.
Anuraag Bukkapatnam
Mar 7, 20226 min read
Charitable Institutions - Legal Equivocation
Section 11(1)(d) tends to dilute the script of law by dissolving the thin line between permissible tax mitigation and tax avoidance.
Avar Lamba, Shubhit Shokeen
Jan 12, 20226 min read
It's Complicated: Analyzing India’s Tax Dispute Resolution Framework
The authors delineate the statutory framework to resolve direct tax disputes while identifying intrinsic flaws in the appellate mechanism.
Yash More, Hitoishi Sarkar
Dec 30, 202010 min read
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