Mariya Paliwala
Mariya is the Senior Editor at Juris Hour. She has 7+ years of experience on covering tax litigation stories from the Supreme Court, High Courts and various tribunals including CESTAT, ITAT, NCLAT, NCLT, etc. Mariya graduated from MLSU Law College, Udaipur (Raj.) with B.A.LL.B. and also holds an LL.M. She started her career as a freelance tax reporter in the leading online legal news companies.
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ITR Filing 2026: Which Income Tax Return Form Is Right for You?
The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 has begun, and one of the most important decisions taxpayers must make is selecting the correct ITR form. Filing an incorrect return form can result in defective return notices, delayed processing of...
GST
GST Dept. Can’t Recover Dues from Customers Before Final Liability Of Sellers Is Determined: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that communications issued by the GST department to a taxpayer’s customers seeking recovery of alleged tax dues before the determination of tax liability are legally unsustainable. The bench of Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy has observed that neither Section 79(1)(c) nor...
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Indirect Taxes
Customs Can’t Demand Duty Without Proving SEZ Unit Diverted Duty-Free Gold & Silver: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has held that...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Payable on Franchise Royalty Actually Received: CESTATÂ
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New...
Notification
No Payment, No New Auditor? ICAI’s Draft Ethics CodeÂ
A proposed provision in the upcoming ICAI Code of Ethics 2026 has sparked significant...
Notification
Cabinet Backs Ordinance to Ease Tax Rules for Foreign Investors Amid FPI Outflows
In a significant move aimed at improving investor sentiment and supporting capital inflows, the...
Indirect Taxes
Transportation And Distribution Of Newspapers Doesn’t Constitute Taxable ‘Cargo Handling Service’: CESTAT
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)...
Notification
No Cash Fee For Audit Firms, Just Digital Payments: ICAI
A provision in the proposed ICAI Code of Ethics 2026 has triggered widespread discussion...
Direct Tax
CBI Apprehends Income Tax Superintendent In Bhadrak, Odisha In A Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Office Superintendent, Income Tax Office, Bhadrak,...
Notification
India Extends Countervailing Duty on Malaysian Solar Glass for 5 More Years to Protect Domestic Industry
The Ministry of Finance has extended the countervailing duty (CVD) on imports of textured...
Columns
From Kuwaiti Dinar to US Dollar: Where Does the Indian Rupee Stand in Global Currency Race?
Currencies are a reflection of a country's economic strength, monetary policy, trade balance, inflation...
Indirect Taxes
Agricultural Activities Can’t Be Artificially Taxed Under Multiple Service Categories: CESTATÂ
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Can’t Reject Thailand Certificate of Origin or Recalculate Value Addition Without Following FTA Verification Procedure: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Broker Licence Can’t Be Revoked Without Proof of Deliberate Collusion in Drawback Fraud: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
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ITR Filing 2026: Which Income Tax Return Form Is Right for You?
The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 has begun,...
GST
GST Dept. Can’t Recover Dues from Customers Before Final Liability Of Sellers Is Determined: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that communications issued by the GST department to...
Columns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Rules Out Political Donations for 2026 US Elections, Calls for Less Money in Politics
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has stated that he does not intend to...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Can’t Reject Declared Value of Used Garments Without Proof of Undervaluation: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...