Padma Subramaniam

Padma Subramaniam

Tax Litigation & Constitutional Taxation Tax Law

Tax litigation analyst who covers every significant Income Tax, GST, and Customs tribunal ruling. Her columns break down ITAT and CESTAT orders into actionable takeaways for practitioners and taxpayers.

Articles by Padma (6)

Tax Law

Can the Government Tax Your Work After Changing the Rules?

A landmark 1988 Supreme Court case reveals how tax laws can be rewritten retroactively—and what that means for your business if the rules suddenly change.

14 April 2026 · 6 min read · 72 views
Tax Law

Tax Officer Assessed You? Here's Your Legal Shield

A Supreme Court case shows why tax authorities can't just assess anyone, anytime. Know your rights before paying.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 59 views
Tax Law

When Your Boss Delays Your Bonus: What the Law Actually Says

A 60-year-old Supreme Court case reveals when companies can claim tax deductions for bonuses—and what it means for worker paychecks today.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 27 views
Tax Law

Filed Your Tax Return? The Government Can't Ignore It

A 60-year-old Supreme Court ruling protects you from a tax trick: once you file a return, officials can't erase it and restart the assessment.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 25 views
Tax Law

Your Partner Goes Broke: Can You Claim the Loss?

A Supreme Court ruling explains when you can deduct money you paid because your business partner defaulted on a joint loan.

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

Your Dad Can't Give Away Family Land Once You're Born

Supreme Court rules: ancestral property becomes joint family property the moment a child is born. Parents can't sell or gift it without permission.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 28 views