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
Net Direct Tax Collections Jump 14.64% to ₹5.21 Lakh Crore; Advance Tax Surges 15.30% by June 17
India's direct tax collections have started FY 2026-27 on a strong note, with net direct tax collections rising by 14.64% year-on-year to ₹5.21 lakh crore as on June 17, 2026. The growth has been driven by robust collections from both corporate and non-corporate taxpayers,...
Indirect Taxes
Absence of E-Way Bill and Transport Documents Justifies Customs Seizure U/s 110: Gauhati HC
The Gauhati High Court has upheld the seizure of 33,600 kilograms of areca nuts valued at approximately ₹2.22 crore by Customs authorities, ruling that the officers had sufficient “reason to believe” under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962 to suspect that the goods...
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Columns
Money Laundering in India: Know Your Law
Money laundering is not just a financial crime—it is a gateway to funding terrorism,...
Columns
India Tightens FEMA Compliance: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know in 2025
As India’s economic footprint grows globally, the government is stepping up enforcement under the...
Indirect Taxes
Excise Duty Under Sugar Cess Act Can’t Be Claimed As Cenvat Credit: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that the excise duty under Sugar Cess Act...
Opportunities
JOB VACANCY At ICSI: CA, CS, CMA Or LLB May Apply [READ CIRCULAR]
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a statutory body under the Company...
Notification
Indian Bank Exempted From S. 19(2) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
The Ministry of Finance has notified the grant of an exemption to Indian Bank...
Indirect Taxes
Product Support Service By Coal India For Import Of Goods Covered Under Customs Valuation Rules: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the services rendered by the Indian agent, Coal...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Duty Exemption On Crude Degummed Soyabean Oil: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the Customs Duty Exemption is available on Crude...
Book Reviews
Former CBEC Chairman Sumit Dutt Majumder Launches Fifth Book on GST in Delhi: “GST After About Eight Years – An Evaluation”
In a momentous gathering of tax experts, bureaucrats, and thought leaders, Mr. Sumit Dutt...
GST
Edible Oil Entrepreneurs Will Now Get GST Refund Of Crores Of Rupees Stuck
After the order of the Supreme Court, edible oil entrepreneurs will be able to...
Other Laws
Delhi High Court Appoints Sparsh Bhargava as Nodal Counsel in Anti-Profiteering Cases
In a significant development in the ongoing anti-profiteering litigation, the High Court, on May...
Columns
How To Save Money Fast On Low Income in India (2025 Guide)
Saving money on a low income can be a challenge—but it’s far from impossible....
Money Hacks
Home Loan Hack That Costs You Nothing but Saves You Lakhs
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Direct Tax
Net Direct Tax Collections Jump 14.64% to ₹5.21 Lakh Crore; Advance Tax Surges 15.30% by June 17
India's direct tax collections have started FY 2026-27 on a strong note, with net...
Indirect Taxes
Absence of E-Way Bill and Transport Documents Justifies Customs Seizure U/s 110: Gauhati HC
The Gauhati High Court has upheld the seizure of 33,600 kilograms of areca nuts...
Direct Tax
ITR-3 for AY 2026–27 Now Available on Income Tax e-Filing Portal; Online Filing and Excel Utility Enabled
Taxpayers and tax professionals can now begin preparing their income tax returns for Assessment...
Notification
ICAI Refutes Social Media Claims of Examination Data Breach, Assures Students of Complete Data Security
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued an important clarification dismissing...