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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Section 96 of RFCTLARR Act Overrides Tax Ambiguity: CBDT Clarifies Compensation for Acquired Land Not Taxable
The tax treatment of compensation received on compulsory acquisition of land under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act) received significant clarity after the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Circular No. 36/2016...
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President Promulgates Income Tax Amendment Ordinance, 2026; Exempts FIIs and BIS from G-Sec Tax Liabilities
The President of India has promulgated the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 (No. 2 of 2026). Published in an extraordinary edition of the Gazette of India today by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the legislative intervention introduces sweeping tax exemptions on interest income and...
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Ex Parte GST Order: Madras High Court Directs Immediate Removal of Bank/ITC Attachment Upon 25% Deposit
The Madras High Court has granted relief to a GST assessee by setting aside...
Notification
Centre Notifies National Shipping Board Rules, 2026
The Central Government has notified the National Shipping Board Rules, 2026, introducing a revised...
GST
Ghaziabad CGST Alleges Rs. 14.56 Crore Tax Evasion in Pan Masala Manufacturing Case; Meerut Court Sends Accused to Judicial Custody
In a significant action involving alleged tax evasion under the National Security CESS framework,...
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Division Bench Stays Rs. 2.5 Lakh Cost Imposed by Single Bench in Petrol Pump NOC Dispute
The Rajasthan High Court has stayed a cost of ₹2,50,000 imposed by a Single...
Direct Tax
Delhi HC Directs Income Tax Dept. to Compensate Assessee for Wrongful Retention of KVPs/IVPs
The Delhi High Court has held that the Income Tax Department cannot unjustifiably retain...
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What Are GST Dept.’s Time Limits for SCNs and Adjudication Orders for FY 2018-19 to 2026-27
A detailed reference chart outlining the statutory deadlines for issuance of Show Cause Notices...
GST
Whether Compensation Can Be Treated as ‘Supply’ Under GST ? Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to IndiGo
The Delhi High Court has issued notice in a writ petition filed by InterGlobe...
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Rajasthan High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Alleged Systemic After-Hours Liquor Sales in Jodhpur
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur has initiated suo motu public interest proceedings over...
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Woman’s Family Alleges Murder, Questions Fall Theory After Suspicious Injuries Found on Body
The family of Deepika, a young woman who died under mysterious circumstances after allegedly...
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Petition in Supreme Court Seeks CBI Probe Against “Cockroach Janta Party” Over Alleged Fake Law Degrees and Misuse of Court Identity
A petition has reportedly been filed before the Supreme Court raising serious allegations concerning...
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Even “Loans” Can Be Treated as Deposits Under MPID Act; Failure of IPC Charges Doesn’t Bar Action Under Depositor Protection Law: Supreme court
The Supreme Court has held that amounts advanced as loans may still qualify as...
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Supreme Court Restores Eviction Decree, Clarifies Distinction Between Pleadings and Proof in Rent Disputes
The Supreme Court restored an eviction decree in favour of landlord Marietta D’ Silva...
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Section 96 of RFCTLARR Act Overrides Tax Ambiguity: CBDT Clarifies Compensation for Acquired Land Not Taxable
The tax treatment of compensation received on compulsory acquisition of land under the Right...
Notification
President Promulgates Income Tax Amendment Ordinance, 2026; Exempts FIIs and BIS from G-Sec Tax Liabilities
The President of India has promulgated the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 (No. 2 of...
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SEBI Probes Rajesh Exports Over Revenue Misrepresentation; Company Denies Allegations
Rajesh Exports Ltd., one of India's best-known gold refining and jewellery manufacturing companies and...
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RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.25%: Impact on Loans, EMIs and Savings
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged at...