1. The new centre of gravity in ITC disputesThe Supreme Court’s order in Bhandari Scrap Traders has materially changed the risk landscape for businesses claiming input tax credit under the Goods and Services Tax regime. The Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 16(2)(c) of the Central Goods and Servic...
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