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Indirect Taxes
Prior Tax Evasion Proceedings and Family-Controlled Firms Gave Sufficient Grounds for ‘Reason to Believe’: Rajasthan HC Upholds VAT Search at Residential Premises
The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the validity of search and seizure proceedings conducted by the Commercial Taxes Department at the residential premises of proprietors linked to multiple sugar candy manufacturing firms accused of large-scale tax evasion. The bench of Justice Arun Monga and Justice...
Notification
Here’s Why ICAI Removes Hundreds of Chartered Accountants From Register
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has struck off a large number of Chartered Accountants from its Register of Members for non-payment of membership fees, triggering serious concerns within the professional community regarding the consequences of non-compliance with annual fee obligations. The action...
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CESTAT As The Appellate Authority For Central Sales Tax Disputes: A Paradigm Shift under Finance Act, 2023
The article titled “CESTAT As The Appellate Authority For Central Sales Tax Disputes: A...
Other Laws
Forensic Examination of Disputed Signatures Denied in Cheque Bounce Case: Delhi High Court Upholds Rejection Over Delay and Lack of Formal Application
The Delhi High Court has upheld the rejection of an accused’s request to send...
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Attachment & Freeze of Bank accounts + Cash Seizure, Including When Handed Over To Income Tax – How To Defend?
IntroductionAttachment and freezing of bank accounts, along with seizure of cash, are among the...
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No ‘Mini-Trial’ at Summoning Stage: Supreme Court Sets Standard U/s 319 CrPC
The Supreme Court has clarified the legal standard for summoning additional accused under Section...
GST
Parallel GST Adjudication by Intelligence Wing Without Proper Jurisdiction Invalid: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that officers of the Intelligence Wing cannot initiate...
Case Compilation
JurisHour | Tax Law Daily Bulletin : February 13, 2026
Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for February 13, 2026.GSTGST SCN Limitation | Calculation...
GST
No Fresh 20% Pre-Deposit for GSTAT Appeal If Earlier Deposit Exceeds Requirement: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has held that no additional pre-deposit can be insisted upon...
Case Compilation
JurisHour | Tax Law Daily Bulletin : February 11, 2026
Here’s the tax law daily bulletin for February 11, 2026.GSTGST Provisional Attachment Lapses After...
GST
Employer–Employee Relationship Outside GST Net: Karnataka HC Quashes IGST Demand on Salaries Paid to Expat Employees
The Karnataka High Court has set aside a show cause notice proposing to levy...
Other Laws
Lower Pay Amounts To “Forced Labour”: Supreme Court Orders Rs. 17K Honorarium for UP Upper Primary Instructors, Calls
The Supreme Court has directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to pay an honorarium...
Columns
Understanding Rule 86A Of CGST Rules : In-built Safeguards
This article pertaining to “Understanding Rule 86A Of CGST Rules : In-built Safeguards” is written...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Upholds Confiscation, Penalty in Fabric Mis-Declaration Case; Rejects Plea of Coerced Acceptance
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New...
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Indirect Taxes
Prior Tax Evasion Proceedings and Family-Controlled Firms Gave Sufficient Grounds for ‘Reason to Believe’: Rajasthan HC Upholds VAT Search at Residential Premises
The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the validity of search and seizure proceedings conducted...
Notification
Here’s Why ICAI Removes Hundreds of Chartered Accountants From Register
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has struck off a large number...
Columns
Married Women’s Rights in Ancestral Property: What the Law Says
A married woman’s right in ancestral and family property has long been a subject...
Other Laws
No Automatic Rescission of Specific Performance Decree for Delay in Deposit of Sale Consideration: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that there is no automatic rescission of a decree...