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Activity Trackers Classifiable as Communication Devices, Not Pedometers: CESTAT Upholds Differential Duty for Normal Period [Read Order]
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that activity trackers are classifiable as communication...
![PA-Mediated Transaction No Defence in Jewellery Purchase: ITAT Upholds ₹23.53 Lakh addition u/s 69B on Proven Nexus [Read Order] PA-Mediated Transaction No Defence in Jewellery Purchase: ITAT Upholds ₹23.53 Lakh addition u/s 69B on Proven Nexus [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133297-pa-mediated-transaction-no-defence-in-jewellery-purchase-itat-upholds-2353-lakh-addition-u-s-69b-on-proven-nexus-site-imagejpg.webp)
PA-Mediated Transaction No Defence in Jewellery Purchase: ITAT Upholds ₹23.53 Lakh addition u/s 69B on Proven Nexus [Read Order]
₹23.53 lakh addition was upheld under Section 69B, holding that a PA-mediated transaction in jewellery purchase does not break the nexus with the assessee. It observed that a refund credited to the assessee’s bank account established a direct financial link, defeating the plea of non-involvement


![Excise Penalty u/r 25 Sustainable Even Without Fraud: CESTAT Orders Appropriation of Duty and Interest Already Paid [Read Order] Excise Penalty u/r 25 Sustainable Even Without Fraud: CESTAT Orders Appropriation of Duty and Interest Already Paid [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133343-cestat-orders-appropriation-of-dutyjpg.webp)
![CESTAT Remands KSRTC Service Tax on Rent Refund Dispute of ₹6.67 Lakh for Fresh Review [Read Order] CESTAT Remands KSRTC Service Tax on Rent Refund Dispute of ₹6.67 Lakh for Fresh Review [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133367-cestat-remands-ksrtc-service-tax-on-rent-refund-dispute-of-667-lakh-for-fresh-review-site-imagejpg.webp)
![Custodian Not Liable u/s 45 in Absence of Evidence of Tampering of Container Seals: CESTAT [Read Order] Custodian Not Liable u/s 45 in Absence of Evidence of Tampering of Container Seals: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133331-custodian-not-liablejpg.webp)
![Interest on Deposits Linked to Business Setup is Capital Receipt, Not Taxable as ‘Income From Other Sources’: Delhi HC [Read Judgment] Interest on Deposits Linked to Business Setup is Capital Receipt, Not Taxable as ‘Income From Other Sources’: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133364-interest-on-deposits-linked-to-business-setup-is-capital-receiptjpg.webp)




![Unprocessed Water Supply in RWA attracts 18 % GST: AAR [Read Order] Unprocessed Water Supply in RWA attracts 18 % GST: AAR [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133321-unprocessed-water-supply-in-rwa-attracts-18-gstjpg.webp)
![GST Authorities Can’t Freeze Son’s Bank Account for Deceased Father’s Tax Dues Solely due to Same Trade Name: Bombay HC [Read Order] GST Authorities Can’t Freeze Son’s Bank Account for Deceased Father’s Tax Dues Solely due to Same Trade Name: Bombay HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133338-tax-duesjpg.webp)
![Geomembranes Classifiable as Textile Products, Not Plastics: AAAR [Read Order] Geomembranes Classifiable as Textile Products, Not Plastics: AAAR [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133283-geomembranejpg.webp)


![Excess Service Tax Paid Due to Error Treated as Deposit, Not Tax: CESTAT sets aside Rejection of Refund Claim [Read Order] Excess Service Tax Paid Due to Error Treated as Deposit, Not Tax: CESTAT sets aside Rejection of Refund Claim [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/11/2132800-cestat-new-delhi-service-tax-refund-excess-service-tax-paid-cestat-service-tax-refund-taxscan.webp)
![CESTAT Dismisses Jal Mahal Resorts Appeal; Service Tax Refund Rejected as Total Turnover Exceeds ₹10 Lakh Limit [Read Order] CESTAT Dismisses Jal Mahal Resorts Appeal; Service Tax Refund Rejected as Total Turnover Exceeds ₹10 Lakh Limit [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/10/2132660-cestat-new-delhi-service-tax-refund-jal-mahal-resort-cestat-service-tax-case-taxscan.webp)
![Service Tax Demand Invalid Without Independent Verification of Transactions: CESTAT Quashes ₹56.72 Lakh Demand Based Solely on Income Tax Data [Read Order] Service Tax Demand Invalid Without Independent Verification of Transactions: CESTAT Quashes ₹56.72 Lakh Demand Based Solely on Income Tax Data [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/07/2132329-cestat-kolkata-service-tax-demand-independent-verification-income-tax-data-case-taxscan.webp)
![Service Tax Demand Based on CBDT Inputs & ITR Data Without Proper Hearing: Karnataka HC Remands Matter [Read Order] Service Tax Demand Based on CBDT Inputs & ITR Data Without Proper Hearing: Karnataka HC Remands Matter [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/31/2131069-service-tax-demand-based-on-cbdt-inputs-itr-data-without-proper-hearingjpg.webp)
![Service Tax Cannot Be Demanded Without Verifying RCM Payment by Recipient: CESTAT Remands [Read Order] Service Tax Cannot Be Demanded Without Verifying RCM Payment by Recipient: CESTAT Remands [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/31/2131017-service-tax-cannot-be-demanded-without-verifying-rcm-payment-by-recipient-cestat-remands-.webp)
![CBDT Issues Corrigendum: Income-Tax Notification Corrected with Typographical and Schedule Fixes [Read Notification] CBDT Issues Corrigendum: Income-Tax Notification Corrected with Typographical and Schedule Fixes [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/14/2133056-cbdt-issues-corrigendum-income-tax-notification-corrected-with-typographical-and-schedule-fixes-site-imagejpg.webp)

Kavi Priya
![Service Tax Not Payable on liquidated damages collected from supplier on account of non-performance of the contracts: CESTAT [Read Order] Service Tax Not Payable on liquidated damages collected from supplier on account of non-performance of the contracts: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CESTAT-CESTAT-Bangalore-Service-Tax-liquidated-damages-Taxscan.jpg)
Yogitha S. Yogesh
Rupesh Sharma


Saagarika Gopinath
![DGFT Notifies Price-Based Restriction on Import of Glufosinate and Its Salts [Read Notification] DGFT Notifies Price-Based Restriction on Import of Glufosinate and Its Salts [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133317-dgft-notifies-price-based-restriction-on-import-of-glufosinate-and-its-saltsjpg.webp)

![ITR Not Relevant to Determine Debt in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Gujarat HC Quashes Trial Court Order [Read Order] ITR Not Relevant to Determine Debt in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Gujarat HC Quashes Trial Court Order [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/04/16/2133319-income-tax-returnjpg.webp)



