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.
Indirect Taxes
Madras High Court Upholds Penalty for Suppression of Facts Despite Pre-SCN Duty Payment in CENVAT Credit Case
The Madras High Court has upheld the imposition of penalty on Balamurugan Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., holding that payment of duty prior to issuance of show cause notice does not absolve an assessee from penalty where suppression of facts is established.The Bench of Justice N....
Direct Tax
Once Income Tax Non-Payment Are Established, Mens Rea Presumed; Quash Plea Under Section 482 CrPC/528 BNSS Not Maintainable: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has held that once tax liability and non-payment are established, the presumption of culpable mental state (mens rea) arises against the accused, and the burden shifts on him to disprove the same beyond reasonable doubt.The bench of Justice M.Nirmal Kumar...
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GST
Rs. 1.06 Crore GST Demand Quashed Citing Order “Shockingly Non-Speaking”: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has set aside a GST demand order exceeding Rs. 1.06...
Indirect Taxes
Whether CCTV Mandate for Tobacco Units Exceeds Powers Under Central Excise Act? Allahabad High Court To Examines
The Allahabad High Court has raised serious constitutional and statutory concerns over the mandatory...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax on Logistics Services Depends on Substance, Not Labels: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has clarified when activities amount to “Clearing and Forwarding” (C&F)...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Dept. Can’t Seize Imported Goods Without Completing Adjudication; Telangana HC Orders Conditional Release
The Telangana High Court while ordering the conditional release of the Second-Hand Printing Machines...
Other Laws
Notarised Photocopy Of Power Of Attorney, Without Following Mandatory Procedure For Leading Secondary Evidence, Can’t Confer Authority To Sell Immovable Property: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has dismissed a civil appeal challenging the Kerala High Court’s decision...
Other Laws
Injunction Can’t Be Granted Without Proving Possession; SC Upholds Absolute Ownership of Property Granted to Widow for Maintenance
The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the fundamental principles governing suits for perpetual...
Other Laws
Future Prospects Can’t Be Denied in Motor Accident Claims: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has substantially enhanced compensation payable to the family of a motor...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Duty Evasion | Mumbai Court Grants Bail to Accused in DRI Duty-Free Gold Diversion Case
The Court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, 19th Court, Esplanade, Mumbai, has granted...
Other Laws
Consumer Protection Law | Unproven Claims Can’t Justify Crores in Compensation: Supreme Court Reduces Award Against ITC
The Supreme Court has substantially reduced the compensation awarded against ITC Limited in a...
Notification
DGFT Implements NPCI-Based Bank Account Validation for IEC Applications From February 2026
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has implemented an NPCI-based real-time bank account...
Indirect Taxes
Final Orders Can’t Be Reopened in Writ Jurisdiction: Calcutta High Court Refuses to Entertain Delayed Challenge to Customs Demand
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging a customs demand and...
Columns
Capital Gains Tax to Apply on Buyback of Shares from FY 2026–27: What Changes for Shareholders?
In a significant shift in the taxation framework, the Union Budget 2026 has proposed...
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Indirect Taxes
Madras High Court Upholds Penalty for Suppression of Facts Despite Pre-SCN Duty Payment in CENVAT Credit Case
The Madras High Court has upheld the imposition of penalty on Balamurugan Chemicals Pvt....
Direct Tax
Once Income Tax Non-Payment Are Established, Mens Rea Presumed; Quash Plea Under Section 482 CrPC/528 BNSS Not Maintainable: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has held that once tax liability and non-payment are established,...
GST
Madras High Court Quashes Ex Parte GST Assessment Order, Grants Fresh Opportunity to Assessee After 23% Tax Recovery
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has set aside an ex parte...
Supreme Court
No Power to Create New Offences on Hate Speech; Existing Criminal Law Framework Sufficient: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified the limits of judicial power in dealing with hate...