GST Judicial Decisions – Quarterly Insights | January 2025

GST Compliance and Litigation: Key Judicial Updates You Need to Know – Jan 2025

Staying ahead in the complex landscape of GST compliance is crucial for businesses operating in India. The January 2025 GST Judicial Decisions report by CNK & Associates LLP offers a timely snapshot of significant judicial rulings and regulatory clarifications that could impact corporate tax strategies, particularly in areas like expatriate salaries, appeals process reforms, statutory limitations, and cross-border guarantees.

This month’s edition addresses major issues including:

  • GST liability on expat salary reimbursements under secondment arrangements,
  • Critical relief for taxpayers through retrospective application of appeal rules,
  • Invalidation of extension notifications under Section 73(10) due to procedural lapses, and
  • Clarification on GST treatment of corporate guarantees issued by overseas group entities.

With a professional but accessible tone, these highlights reflect evolving interpretations of the CGST Act and underline the importance of aligning tax positions with current judicial guidanc