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
GST on Mobile Phones in India: A Comprehensive Overview
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicable on mobile phones in India currently stands...
Case Compilation
Indirect Tax Weekly Flashback: 8 To 14 June 2025
Indirect Tax Weekly Flashback for the period from 8 to 14 June 2025.Kerala High...
Case Compilation
Income Tax Weekly Flashback: 8 To 14 June 2025
Income Tax Weekly Flashback for the period from 8 to 14 June 2025.Delhi High...
Case Compilation
GST Weekly Flashback: 8 To 14 June 2025
Goods and Service Tax (GST) Weekly Flashback for the period from 8 to 14...
Indirect Taxes
Debit in Electronic Credit Ledger as Valid Pre-Deposit, Remands Case for Fresh Hearing: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) while remanding...
GST
Delhi High Court Orders Timely Disposal of GST Registration SCNs; Says Prolonged Suspension Violates Business Rights
The Delhi High Court has ordered the timely disposal of Show cause notice (SCN)...
Company & PMLA
Senior Advocate Arvind Datar Exempted From Testifying in Care Health ESOP Case on Grounds of Legal Confidentiality: ED Withdraws Summons
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has withdrawn its summons issued to senior advocate Arvind Datar...
Columns
Can Advocates Be Held Liable for Legal Opinions in Economic Offence Cases? Here’s What the Law Says
In recent times, investigative agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have, in certain...
Notification
FM to Review Tax System Bottlenecks: CBIC, CBDT Field Data Sought Ahead of Conclave
In preparation for a high-level review meeting next week, the Ministry of Finance has...
Notification
Govt. Defers Implementation of Safety Norms for Machinery & Electrical Equipment to September 2026
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has notified an amendment to the Machinery and Electrical...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Dept. Can’t Direct Carrier on Charges Post 60 Days: CESTAT
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Notification
Delhi Govt. Issues Guidelines For Mandatory Conduct Of Personal Hearings Through Virtual Mode In All GST Proceedings
The Delhi Government has issued the guidelines for Mandatory Conduct of Personal Hearings through...
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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...