Tax & Financial Regulation
Tax and GST litigation, tax appeals, financial regulation and judicial review.
GST · Indirect Tax · Tax Appeals · Financial Regulation
The Firm handles litigation and advisory matters involving taxation and financial regulation.
Our practice includes
- Tax litigation
- GST disputes
- Indirect taxation
- Financial regulation
- Regulatory proceedings
- Tax appeals
- Judicial review
- Statutory appeals
How we approach these matters
Tax disputes are won on the record built at the assessment and adjudication stage. We assist clients in responding to notices with an eye on the appellate and writ remedies that may follow, and challenge orders that are without jurisdiction or in breach of natural justice.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I challenge a GST demand order?
An appeal against an adjudication order ordinarily lies to the Appellate Authority under Section 107 of the CGST Act, 2017, within three months, and thereafter to the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) under Section 112. The GSTAT is now operational, with a Principal Bench in New Delhi, State Benches and e-filing of appeals. Pre-deposit requirements apply. In appropriate cases — for example, where an order is without jurisdiction or passed in breach of natural justice — a writ petition before the High Court may be considered.
Can I go directly to the High Court against a tax notice?
High Courts generally expect the statutory appeal to be pursued, but they may entertain a writ petition where there is a lack of jurisdiction, a violation of natural justice, or a challenge to the validity of a provision. Whether a writ is appropriate depends on the facts.
Our Approach
Adaptive litigation strategies — shaped by the forum, the record and the stage of every matter.
How we workContact the Firm
Discuss your matter with the Founding Partners
Whether your matter is before a tribunal, a High Court or the Supreme Court — or has not yet been filed — share a brief outline and the Firm will respond. Consultations are available in person in New Delhi or by video for clients across India and overseas.