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
Salaried Person Not Required To Maintain Cash Book: ITAT Deletes Rs. 12.08 Lakh Demonetisation Cash Deposit Addition
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has deleted an addition of ₹12.08 lakh made under Section 69A of the Income Tax Act against a salaried government scientist for cash deposits made during the demonetisation period, holding that a salaried individual...
Direct Tax
WhatsApp Chats Alone Can’t Prove Bogus Transactions: ITAT Deletes Rs. 89.50 Lakh Addition On Gifts From NRI Father-In-Law
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has deleted additions made against an assessee in relation to gifts received from his Dubai-based father-in-law, holding that mere WhatsApp chats, suspicion, and presumptions cannot justify invoking Section 69A of the Income Tax Act...
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Indirect Taxes
Car Already Confiscated Once Can’t Be Re-Confiscated; CESTAT Quashes Penalties on Bona Fide Purchasers in Mercedes CLS 320 CDI Import Case
In a significant ruling with implications for luxury-car import investigations, the Customs, Excise &...
GST
Bidder Has No Right to Demand Allotment: Telangana HC Dismisses Digital Cloud Consulting’s Plea Over Customs e-Auction
The Telangana High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Digital Cloud Consulting...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Clarifies Governor’s Powers on Assent to Bills; Says Governors Cannot Sit on Bills Indefinitely but Courts Cannot Impose Timelines
In a significant opinion on the long-standing constitutional friction between States and the Governor’s...
Notification
CBIC Announces Farewell for Chairman and 2 Senior Members as They Superannuate on November 28
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), under the Ministry of Finance,...
GST
Bombay HC Quashes “Negative Blocking” of ITC Beyond Ledger Balance
The Bombay High Court has set aside a GST order blocking ITC far in...
Indirect Taxes
Inter-Departmental Blame Game | Bombay HC Orders Customs to Refund Rs. 35.37 Lakh With 9% Interest After Consignment Goes Missing at Mumbai Port
The Bombay High Court has directed the Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Refund) to refund...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Sets January 31, 2026 As Deadline for Uploading All Pending Appeals [READ ORDER]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has directed the Deputy Registrar...
GST
Discretionary GST Pre-Consultation Rule: Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief to Aadhar India
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Aadhar India in a significant...
Indirect Taxes
Extended Limitation Can’t Be Invoked in Customs Duty Dispute Spanning Pre and Post Self-Assessment Regimes: CESTAT
The Mumbai bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Allows Customs Dept. to Withdraw Multiple Appeals as Tax Amounts Fall Below Enhanced Monetary Limit
In a significant step reflecting the Centre’s policy push to curb tax litigation, the...
Indirect Taxes
SEZ Exemption Can’t Be Denied for Procedural Lapses: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai Bench has held that...
Direct Tax
S. 68 Addition Not Justified When Alleged Bogus Loan Is Repaid: ITAT
The Ahmedabad Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the addition...
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Direct Tax
Salaried Person Not Required To Maintain Cash Book: ITAT Deletes Rs. 12.08 Lakh Demonetisation Cash Deposit Addition
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has deleted an addition...
Direct Tax
WhatsApp Chats Alone Can’t Prove Bogus Transactions: ITAT Deletes Rs. 89.50 Lakh Addition On Gifts From NRI Father-In-Law
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has deleted additions made...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Flags “Gross Violation Of Natural Justice” In Customs Refund Adjustment Done Without Hearing Importer
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Upholds Extended Limitation, Rejects Revenue Neutrality Plea In CENVAT Credit Reversal Dispute
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...