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
Software Payments Not Taxable As Royalty: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has dismissed appeals filed by the Income Tax Department against Singapore-based company Veritas Storages Singapore Pte. Ltd., while reiterating the legal position that consideration received for resale or use of computer software cannot automatically be treated as “royalty” taxable in...
Other Laws
Students Shifted From Failed Private Medical College Cannot Claim Government-Rate MBBS Fees Indefinitely: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment resolving the long-pending dispute arising out of the collapse of recognition of Sardar Rajas Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (SRMCH), Odisha, and the subsequent relocation of MBBS students to other private medical colleges. The bench of...
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Money Hacks
Silver ETFs Outshine Gold as Indian Investors Chase Higher Returns and Transparency
Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are gaining significant traction among Indian retail investors, driven by...
GST
GST Applies on ‘Free’ Flats Given to Society Members in Redevelopment: Treated as Barter for Development Rights: AAR
The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that Goods and Service Tax...
Case Compilation
Excise Duty Weekly Flashback: 15 To 21 June 2025
Excise Duty Weekly Flashback for the period from 8 to 14 June 2025.Bombay High...
Case Compilation
Customs Duty Weekly Flashback: 15 To 21 June 2025
Customs Duty Weekly Flashback for the period from 8 to 14 June 2025.Bombay High...
Case Compilation
CESTAT Weekly Flashback: 15 To 21 June 2025
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Weekly Flashback for the period from...
Case Compilation
GST Weekly Flashback: 15 To 21 June 2025
Goods and Service Tax (GST) Weekly Flashback for the period from 8 to 14...
Indirect Taxes
CBI Raids Unearth Rs. 100-Crore GST Scam Involving 5 Customs Officers in Bihar, Jharkhand
In a sweeping crackdown on a massive GST fraud, the Central Bureau of Investigation...
Columns
How to Check if a Property is Disputed or Litigated in India: 2025 Update
Property disputes in India are a significant legal concern—over 66% of civil court cases...
Other Laws
NDPS – Controversy over Schedules & Doctrine of Retrospectivity and Prospectivity of a Ruling – Explained
This Article pertaining to "NDPS – Controversy over Schedules & Doctrine of Retrospectivity and Prospectivity...
Other Laws
BPCL’s Plea Against ₹10.7 Crore Arbitral Award to Haldia Petrochemicals Rejected by Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (BPCL) plea to set...
Columns
Trump Tariff and Israel-Iran War Double Blow to Indian Basmati Exports, Rs 3,000 Crore Orders Stuck Amid Crisis
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, coupled with the lingering impact of former...
Indirect Taxes
Rs. 50K Penalty Imposed On Customs Broker For Failing To Report Discrepancies In Import Consignments: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai, has...
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Direct Tax
Software Payments Not Taxable As Royalty: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has dismissed appeals filed by the Income Tax Department against...
Other Laws
Students Shifted From Failed Private Medical College Cannot Claim Government-Rate MBBS Fees Indefinitely: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment resolving the long-pending dispute arising out...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Upholds Penalty On Philips Electronics In Excise Undervaluation Case
The Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Cashbacks Received On Commercial Credit Card Usage Not Taxable As Service: CESTAT
The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...