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.
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National Commission for Women (NCW): Powers, Functions, Legal Framework and Complaint Procedure
The protection of women's rights has been a central objective of India's constitutional and legal framework. Despite constitutional guarantees of equality and numerous protective legislations, women continue to face challenges such as domestic violence, workplace harassment, trafficking, discrimination, cyber abuse, dowry-related offences, and other...
GST
DGGI Clandestine Tobacco Manufacturing Case: Delhi Court Grants Bail, Reiterates ‘Bail Is the Rule, Jail the Exception’
In a significant order concerning alleged clandestine manufacturing and cess evasion under the HSNS Cess Act, 2025, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi, granted regular bail to accused Pappu Kumar @ Pappu Yadav, holding that continued incarceration was not justified when...
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GST
Delhi High Court Stays Rs. 450 Crore GSTAT Order Against Tata Play in Anti-Profiteering Dispute
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Tata Play by staying a...
Notification
GST Collections Rise to ₹2.42 Lakh Crore in April 2026, Registering 8.7% Growth; Import Revenues Drive Momentum
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for April 2026 recorded a strong performance,...
Notification
Tariff Value Revised for Edible Oils, Precious Metals and Brass Scrap: CBIC Notifies Fresh Tables Under Customs Law
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Notification revising tariff...
Notification
Amends Multiple Exemption Notifications to Align Tariff Entries Across Sectors: FinMin
The Ministry of Finance has issued notification introducing wide-ranging amendments to several earlier customs...
Notification
Anti-Dumping Duty Amendments Notified: Govt. Revises Tariff Classifications Across Multiple Customs Notifications Effective May 1, 2026
The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) has issued Notification amending multiple earlier notifications...
Notification
Customs (CVD) Notification Amended: Govt. Substitutes Tariff Entries for Certain Steel Pipes Effective May 1, 2026
The Central Government has issued Notification introducing a targeted amendment to the existing countervailing...
Notification
GST Rate Rationalisation: Govt. Clarifies Classification of Beverages Under 5% and 40% Slabs
The Central Government has issued fresh amendments clarifying the tax treatment of beverages by...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Exemption on R&D Cess, CESTAT Quashes Demand and Extended Limitation in Panasonic Case
The Allahabad Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Direct Tax
Agricultural Land Not ‘Capital Asset’, No Basis to Treat Sale As Capital Gains: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench, has set aside revisionary proceedings initiated...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Allows 12% Interest on Refund of Investigation Deposit from Date of Deposit; Rejects Claim for Interest on Interest
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench, has held that...
Direct Tax
No Addition Due to PAN Linkage—Cash Deposits in Trust’s Bank Account Can’t Be Taxed in Individual’s Hands Without Proof of Ownership: ITAT
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that mere...
Indirect Taxes
HPCL Certificate Valid Proof of Duty-Paid Bunkers, Demand on 49.431 MT Diesel Quashed: CESTAT
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
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Columns
National Commission for Women (NCW): Powers, Functions, Legal Framework and Complaint Procedure
The protection of women's rights has been a central objective of India's constitutional and...
GST
DGGI Clandestine Tobacco Manufacturing Case: Delhi Court Grants Bail, Reiterates ‘Bail Is the Rule, Jail the Exception’
In a significant order concerning alleged clandestine manufacturing and cess evasion under the HSNS...
Other Laws
Young Homemaker Jailed for 80 Days on Bald Allegations: Allahabad HC Slams Misuse of Gangsters Act
Concerning the application of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986,...
Other Laws
Khan Sir FIR Controversy: Patna Coaching Centre Firing Case Raises Questions on Arms Act, Attempt to Murder Charges
Popular educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan, widely known as "Khan Sir", has found himself...