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
CESTAT Allows Classification of Food Seasoning Material Under Heading 3302, Quashes Reclassification Demand
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside the reclassification of imported “food seasoning material for snack foods,” holding that such products are correctly classifiable under Heading 3302 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.The bench of...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Duty Demand in Used Crane Imports Case Quashed Citing Lack Of Evidence of Undervaluation: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside substantial customs duty demands, confiscation, and penalties in a long-running dispute involving the import of second-hand cranes. The bench of S.K. Mohanty (Judicial Member) and M.M. Parthiban (Technical Member)...
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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...
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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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Earlier Deductions to Be Taxed As Income from AY 2026–27
The Union Budget 2026 has introduced a significant clarification and expansion in the scope...
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JurisHour | Tax Law Daily Bulletin : February 6, 2026
Here’s the tax law daily bulletin for February 6, 2026.GSTGST Invoices, Audit Records Not...
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Interest Deduction on Dividend Income to Be Disallowed Under Income-tax Act, 2025 from April 2026
In a significant shift in the taxation of passive investment income, the Union Government...
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NPO Merger Rules Amended: New Section 354A to Exempt Accreted Income Tax from April 2026
Under the Income-tax Act, 1961, Chapter XII-EB deals with the taxation of accreted income...
Indirect Taxes
No Penalty Against Customs Broker In A Poppy Seeds Smuggling Case Without Clear Findings: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has set aside penalties imposed on a Customs Broker in...
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Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Allows Classification of Food Seasoning Material Under Heading 3302, Quashes Reclassification Demand
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Duty Demand in Used Crane Imports Case Quashed Citing Lack Of Evidence of Undervaluation: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable Where Turnover Below Rs. 10 Lakh Threshold: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai Bench, has set aside...
Indirect Taxes
Bluetooth Earphones Classifiable as “Audio Devices”, Not Telecom Equipment: CESTAT
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)...