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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Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Allows Service Tax Refund on Tobacco Processing
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench has allowed the appeal...
Company & PMLA
IBC Remedy Must Be Exhausted; Approach NCLAT: Supreme Court Declines Interference in CIRP Withdrawal Dispute
The Supreme Court has held that a petitioner must pursue the appellate remedy before...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable on Reimbursable Expenses and Cargo Space Incentives: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench has allowed the...
Direct Tax
Supreme Court Sends JAO vs Faceless Reassessment Dispute Back to High Courts; Validity of Retrospective Law Still Open
The Supreme Court has set aside multiple High Court judgments that had quashed reassessment...
Indirect Taxes
No CENVAT Credit Reversal on Materials Used in Works Contract; Not ‘Trading’ or Exempt Service: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai, has held that materials...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Quashes Export Duty Assessment on Iron Ore Fines, Orders Remand for Violation of Natural Justice; Reaffirms Transaction Value Principle
The Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Quashes Excise Duty on ‘Waste Mud’, Holds By-Product Not Excisable; Relies on Withdrawal of CBIC Circular and Prior Rulings
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad Bench, has held that...
GST
Consolidated GST SCN Across Multiple Financial Years Permissible: Karnataka High CourtÂ
The Karnataka High Court has held that the issuance of consolidated or common show...
Indirect Taxes
Commissioner (Appeals) Can Issue SCN For Recovery Of Erroneous Refund: CESTAT
The Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
SAFTA Benefit Can’t Be Denied Based on Assumptions on Origin: CESTAT Quashes Customs Duty Demand on Imported Rapeseed Oil
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Madras High Court Permits Re-Export of Seized Fabrics Subject to Bond and Bank Guarantee
The Madras High Court has permitted M/s Yashi Fashion to re-export seized imported fabrics,...
Notification
RBI Issues Final Directions on Relief Measures in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final directions on relief measures to...
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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...
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...