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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Supreme Court Reduces Jail Term to Period Already Undergone in 29-Year-Old Culpable Homicide Case
The Supreme Court has reduced the sentence of Mathu alias Jagdish from five years' rigorous imprisonment to the period already undergone, while maintaining his conviction under Section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Arun...
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100% Functional Disability Despite 70% Medical Disability: Supreme Court Grants Rs. 35.95 Lakh Compensation to Carpenter
The Supreme Court has substantially enhanced the compensation payable to a carpenter who lost his right leg in a road accident, holding that functional disability—not merely medical disability—must determine compensation where an injury destroys a person's ability to pursue his profession.The Bench of Justice...
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Indirect Taxes
Services to Overseas Group Entities Qualify as Export; CESTAT Quashes Rs. 33 Crore Service Tax Demand on Marriott Hotels
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has struck down major...
GST
Supreme Court Affirms GST Exemption on Leasing of Residential Premises Used as Hostels
In a significant ruling impacting the rental accommodation and co-living sector, the Supreme Court...
Indirect Taxes
Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009 are ultra vires Customs Act, 1962; Can’t Be Used To Levy Cost Recovery Charges: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Indirect Taxes
No Evidence of Knowledge U/s 112(b)(i): CESTAT Quashes Penalty for Alleged Handling of Smuggled Gold
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has set aside the...
Direct Tax
Bombay HC Frowns On Customs Officials for Not Issuing Speaking Order; Imposes Rs. 25,000 Cost
The Bombay High Court has pulled up Customs authorities for failing to issue a...
Direct Tax
Rs. 10K Cost Imposed On CIT(A) For Passing One-Line Order: Gujarat HC
The Gujarat High Court has imposed the cost of Rs. 10,000 on the Commissioner...
Direct Tax
PIL “Misconceived”; Affirms Municipal Bodies’ Power To Revise Taxes After 16 Years: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court while call the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) ‘misconceived’, affirmed the power...
GST
5% GST Payable On Supply Of Imitation Zari Thread: AAR
The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) had held that 5% GST is applicable...
GST
GST Registration Cancelled Without Considering COVID-Period Default: Delhi HC Says Appeal Can’t Be Dismissed Solely on Limitation
In a significant relief to a taxpayer whose Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration...
GST
Karnataka HC Quashes GST Demand Over ‘Same Officer Acting as Auditor and Adjudicating Authority’; Orders Fresh Proceedings by New Officer
The Karnataka High Court has set aside an ex parte GST demand order issued...
Direct Tax
PCIT Sanction Sufficient For Tax Evasion Exceeding Rs. 25 Lakhs; No Need for Collegium Approval: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court while upholding the validity of Circular No. 5/2020 dated 23.01.2020...
GST
DGGI | Meerut Court Refuses Bail To Person Accused Of Availing Fraudulent ITC Through Non-Existent Firm
The Meerut Court has refused to grant bail to the person, Hari Shankar Sharma accused...
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Supreme Court Reduces Jail Term to Period Already Undergone in 29-Year-Old Culpable Homicide Case
The Supreme Court has reduced the sentence of Mathu alias Jagdish from five years'...
Other Laws
100% Functional Disability Despite 70% Medical Disability: Supreme Court Grants Rs. 35.95 Lakh Compensation to Carpenter
The Supreme Court has substantially enhanced the compensation payable to a carpenter who lost...
Direct Tax
Notice Issued Beyond Limitation Was Invalid: ITAT Quashes Reassessment Over Rs. 2 Lakh Political Donation Claim
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed reassessment proceedings...
Direct Tax
No Prior Hearing Needed for Income Tax Case Transfer Within Same City; Telangana High Court Upholds Assessment Order
The Telangana High Court has ruled that when an income tax case is transferred...