July 2026 – smeaccountant

Rajasthan High Court Clarifies Legal Position on Seized Money in Gambling Cases

In a significant ruling that could have far-reaching implications for criminal law, taxation, and property rights, the Rajasthan High Court has held that money seized during a criminal investigation cannot…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 21, 2026

Taxation and Legal Insights

GSTAT Appeal Filing Deadline Extension Sought Amid Portal Glitches: Taxpayers Fear Loss of Appellate Remedy

India's long-awaited Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has finally become operational, offering taxpayers an effective appellate forum under the GST regime. However, even before the system could stabilise,…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 18, 2026

Taxation and Legal Insights

Haryana Becomes India’s GST Growth Leader: What the Record 32% Revenue Growth Means for the Indian Economy

In a remarkable achievement for India's indirect tax ecosystem, Haryana has emerged as the fastest-growing state in terms of Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection during the first quarter…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 18, 2026

Taxation and Legal Insights

Nine Years of GST: From ‘One Nation, One Tax’ to GST 2.0 – How India’s Tax Revolution is Reshaping the Economy

On 1 July 2026, India completed nine years of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), marking an important milestone in one of the country's biggest economic reforms since Independence. Introduced…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 18, 2026