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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GST
Calcutta HC Refuses to Interfere in GST Council’s Decision Imposing 5% GST On Kerosene Oil
The Calcutta High Court has refused to interfere in the GST Council's decision imposing ...
GST
State GST Dept Can Act Against CGST-Registered Entity for Non-Deposit of GST: Jharkhand HC Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Cost on Transporter
The Jharkhand High Court while imposing the cost of Rs. 1 Lakh on the...
Company & PMLA
‘Twin Conditions’ Under Section 45 of PMLA Satisfied: Delhi HC Grants Anticipatory Bail
The Delhi High Court has granted anticipatory bail to the person accused from whom...
Columns
GST Council May Replace Compensation Cess with These Two New Levies
The GST Council is likely to deliberate a significant proposal in its upcoming meeting...
Columns
8th Pay Commission: Delay Likely Beyond January 2026 Amid Bureaucratic and Fiscal Challenges
With nearly 35 lakh serving central government employees and over 67 lakh pensioners awaiting...
GST
Delhi Govt. Busted Rs. 14 Crore GST Refund Scam
The Department of Trade and Taxes of the Delhi government has unearthed a massive...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao in Amaravati Remarks Case
The Supreme Court granted bail to veteran journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao, ordering his immediate...
Columns
GST Applicability to Legal Services in India: A Detailed Analysis
Legal services in India, under the GST regime, are subject to specific provisions that...
Other Laws
Justice Yashwant Varma Impeachment Row: Centre’s Bypass of Judges (Inquiry) Act Sparks Constitutional Concerns
The Union Government is reportedly seeking to introduce an impeachment motion to remove Justice...
Indirect Taxes
Air India Crew Member and Kingpin Arrested for Smuggling Gold Worth ₹1.41 Crore from U.S. to Mumbai
In a major crackdown on international gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)...
Columns
Difference Between Code of Conduct for Chartered Accountants and Advocates: A Comparative Overview of ICAI and BCI Regulations
In India, two prominent professions – Chartered Accountancy and Advocacy – are regulated by...
Money Hacks
Smart Way to Invest in SIP In India
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) has emerged as a popular and disciplined way to invest...
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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...