Supreme Court of India6 August 2026

Goodluck India Ltd. v. Union of India

For revenue

SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (C) NO. 24550 OF 2025 AND 26411 OF 2026

The ruling in brief

Omission of Rule 96(10) with effect from 8 October 2024 was held applicable to pending proceedings relating to refund of IGST paid on exported goods and services since no saving clause was introduced and GST Council recommendation for prospective operation was advisory and did not bind rule making authority

Provisions considered

Section 54 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 - Rule 96(10) of Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

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Goodluck India Ltd. v. Union of India

The ruling in brief

Provisions considered

Goodluck India Ltd. v. Union of India

The ruling in brief

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