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.
Direct Tax
Interest on Unspent Govt. Grants Can’t Deny S. 10(23C)(iiiab) Exemption to Government-Funded Educational Institution: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chandigarh Bench, has held that interest earned on unspent government grants parked in fixed deposits cannot be treated as an independent source of income for determining eligibility under Section 10(23C)(iiiab) of the Income Tax Act.The bench of Laliet...
Direct Tax
Dept. Can’t Reopen Case on Same Material Already Examined: ITAT Quashes Second Reassessment
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed a second reassessment initiated against an assessee under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, holding that the Assessing Officer (AO) had relied on information already available and examined during an earlier...
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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...
Columns
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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Direct Tax
Interest on Unspent Govt. Grants Can’t Deny S. 10(23C)(iiiab) Exemption to Government-Funded Educational Institution: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chandigarh Bench, has held that interest earned on...
Direct Tax
Dept. Can’t Reopen Case on Same Material Already Examined: ITAT Quashes Second Reassessment
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed a second...
Direct Tax
Charitable Trust’s S. 11 Exemption Can’t Be Fully Denied Over Alleged Related-Party Transactions: ITAT
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that an...
Notification
ICAI Council Warns Against Unreasonably Low Tender Quotes, May Refer Members for Disciplinary Action
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced that its Council has...