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.
Indirect Taxes
Clandestine Removal Can’t Be Proven Solely Through Pen Drives: CESTAT Quashes Rs. 1 Crore+ Excise Duty Demand
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside excise duty demands, interest liabilities, and penalties of Rs. 1 crore+ and has held that allegations of clandestine clearance cannot be sustained merely on the basis of private...
Indirect Taxes
Prototype Vehicles Must Be Valued on Comparable Goods Basis, CESTAT Rejects 110% Cost Valuation Demand
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that prototype commercial vehicles cleared for testing purposes to another unit of the same manufacturer cannot be valued under Rule 8 of the Central Excise Valuation Rules, 2000 at...
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Gujarat High Court Orders Arrest of Foreign Vessel on Non-Working Court Day Over Unpaid Bunker Dues
The Gujarat High Court has ordered the arrest of the foreign vessel MV Zheng...
GST
In GST, Only a Formal Order Brings Closure — Pre-SCN Payments Hold No Legal Finality: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that in GST, only a formal order brings closure...
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India’s Exports Rise 5.23% in April–July 2025, Driven by Engineering and Electronic Goods
India’s merchandise and services exports registered a robust performance in the first four months...
GST
GST 2.0: GoM Approves Scrapping Of 12%, 28% GST Slabs
In a landmark move aimed at simplifying India’s indirect tax regime, the Group of...
Other Laws
Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill, 2025: Modi Calls it a Step Towards Innovation and Youth Protection
Both Houses of Parliament have passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill,...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Modifies Stray Dog Order, Allows Release After Vaccination and Deworming
The Supreme Court on Friday eased its earlier directions on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR,...
Indirect Taxes
Interest on Delayed Duty Payment Not Refundable Under GST Transitional Provisions: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that interest...
Other Laws
‘Wink for Favour’: Women Lawyers’ Body Rebukes Ex-Judge Katju Over Misogynistic Remark
The Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) has strongly condemned former Supreme Court judge,...
GST
Seizure of Cash During Search Is Illegal: Supreme Court Dismisses GST Dept. Review Petition
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the Department’s review petition challenging the Delhi...
Indirect Taxes
Why CESTAT Rejected Affidavit as Additional Evidence?
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has dismissed...
Indirect Taxes
Appeals Not To Be Kept Pending Because Appeal Filed Before HC: CESTAT
The Customs Appellate Tribunal has decided to proceed with the adjudication of a case...
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Indirect Taxes
Clandestine Removal Can’t Be Proven Solely Through Pen Drives: CESTAT Quashes Rs. 1 Crore+ Excise Duty Demand
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Prototype Vehicles Must Be Valued on Comparable Goods Basis, CESTAT Rejects 110% Cost Valuation Demand
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
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Can GST Demands Orders Be Quashed If Issued by an Officer Lacking Monetary Jurisdiction?
A significant legal issue is emerging in GST litigation across India, with taxpayers increasingly...
GST
DGGI Kolkata | Calcutta High Court Stays GST Assessment Order Over Alleged Violation of Natural Justice in DRC-01 Proceedings
The Calcutta High Court has granted interim relief to a real estate developer by...