Supreme Court Upholds ₹2.9 Crore SAIL GST Refund for Unutilised ITC
The Supreme Court ruled that GST pre-deposits for appeals are 'appellate mechanism' refunds, exempt from Section 54 time limits. This ₹2.9 crore SAIL victory ensures that winning an appeal leads…
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Court Rules Trump Administration Illegally Ended Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan Immigrants
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