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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Indirect Taxes
Delhi Customs Foils Smuggling Attempt, Seizes 18 Kg Hydroponic Ganja at IGI Airport
In an anti-narcotics operation, Delhi Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport intercepted...
Indirect Taxes
Ahmedabad Customs Foils Rs. 13.80 Crore Luxury Watch Smuggling Attempt by Couple
In a major enforcement action, Ahmedabad Customs officials have busted a high-value smuggling attempt...
Company & PMLA
Madras HC Questions ED’s Authority to Seal Premises in TASMAC Scam Probe
In a significant development, the Madras High Court has raised serious doubts about the...
Indirect Taxes
White Smuggling via Thailand: High-Purity Silver Ornaments Imported at Zero Duty, Melted into Bars
The Indian bullion market is witnessing a sharp uptick in the import of silver...
Notification
GSTN Issues FAQs On Handling of Inadvertently Rejected records on IMS
The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) has issued the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Is Payable On Amount Collected Towards Liquidated Damages: CESTAT
The Hyderabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
GST
56th GST Council Meet Likely to Convene in Early July
After a gap of over six months, the 56th Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
Indirect Taxes
CUSTOMS ACT | No One Can Be Held Guilty On Basis Of Criminal History: CESTAT
The Hyderabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Indirect Taxes
Products Emerging During Refining Rice Bran Oil Are waste; No Excise Duty Payable: CESTAT
The Hyderabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Indirect Taxes
Dish TV’s Classification Of Noise Block Down Converter Under Customs Tariff Heading 85437099 Upheld: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has upheld...
Indirect Taxes
Chennai Customs Seizes Hydroponic Ganja Worth ₹1.2 Crore from Bangkok Passenger
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Chennai Customs seized 2.4 kilograms of hydroponic ganja...
GST
GST Charges Dropped Against Ather Energy; Shares Rise Modestly Post-Clarity
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy Ltd. has received relief from the Goods and Services...
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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...