Kunal Bhargava

Kunal Bhargava

Economic Legislation & Fiscal Policy Tax Law

Economic law columnist who writes about GST disputes, fiscal federalism, and the constitutional dimensions of taxation and spending. His weekly column connects finance bill provisions to constitutional guarantees.

Articles by Kunal (6)

Tax Law

Can States Tax Industrial Alcohol? Supreme Court Settles a $1 Billion Fight

A 1989 Supreme Court ruling stopped states from piling multiple taxes on industrial alcohol. Here's how this case affects factories across India and your consumer prices.

14 April 2026 · 6 min read · 92 views
Tax Law

Why Your Rice-Spice Mix Isn't Taxed Like Medicine

A Supreme Court ruling on what counts as 'manufacturing' for tax purposes—and why mixing ingredients doesn't always trigger excise duty.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 41 views
Tax Law

Your Factory Tax Dispute: When Can You Go to Supreme Court?

A 1997 glass factory case shows how businesses fight unfair tax bills. Here's what you need to know about your appeal rights.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 26 views
Tax Law

Tax Officer Overstepped? Here's Your Right to Fight Back

A 1996 Supreme Court case shows tax officials can't do whatever they want. They must follow rules—and you can challenge them in court if they don't.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 23 views
Tax Law

When You Sell Your Business, Can Tax Officials Still Demand Money?

A 1968 Supreme Court case reveals the shocking truth about closing down a business and what taxes you owe when you sell your assets.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 23 views
Family Law

Your Landlord Claims You're Not His Adopted Daughter. Can He Evict You?

A Supreme Court case shows what evidence courts actually require to prove adoption—and why a joint bank account isn't enough to save your tenancy.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 27 views