GENERAL7 Sept 2026
SC rejects Centre's plea to revive ₹363-cr GST demand against Vodafone
Supreme Court has refused to take up the government's request to bring back a ₹363-cr GST demand against Vodafone. An earlier Bombay High Court order had already thrown out the GST proceedings, because Vodafone Mobile Services was merged and no longer existed. This effectively ends that tax claim. Good news for businesses, but each merger case depends on its facts.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Supreme Court refused to hear the Centre's request to revive the ₹363-cr GST demand against Vodafone.
- It did not interfere with the Bombay High Court ruling that quashed GST proceedings.
- Vodafone Mobile Services had ceased to exist after its merger.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your company is being merged, check and settle any pending GST disputes before the entity ceases to exist.
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