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 Records Irrelevant at Pre-Trial Stage U/S 138 NI Act: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application filed under Section 528 of the...
GST
Role Of Police Investigation In GST Evasion? Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Protection to Accused
In the overlap between tax laws and criminal statutes, the Allahabad High Court has...
GST
GST Return Filers Accused of Creating Fake Firms, Bogus Invoices Denied Bail: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has denied bail to two accused—Ankit Johri and Shiva Johri—who...
GST
No Restoration of GST Registration In An Appeal Filed Beyond Limitation Period: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition holding that GST registration cannot...
GST
GST Evasion | Tax Liability Not Determined Before Initiating Criminal Proceedings: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Gaurav Agarwal in a case involving...
Direct Tax
Rs. 32 Crore ‘Undisclosed Income’ Addition Quashed Citing Lack of Evidence: ITAT Grants Relief to CM’s Wife
In a major relief to the Sunetra Ajit Pawar, wife of a Chief Minister,...
GST
GST Already Included in “Contract” Stand is Patently Illegal, Afterthought: Allahabad High Court Pulls Up U.P. Jal Nigam
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has directed U.P. Jal Nigam to pay the...
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Halts Action Against Asaram Bapu Ashram Land Citing Flawed Notice by Gujarat Govt.
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Gujarat government not to take any coercive...
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Form 125 for Senior Citizens: No ITR Filing? Understanding the New Income Tax Mechanism Effective April 2026
The Income Tax framework for senior citizens is set to undergo a significant shift...
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ED Officers’ Salary & Hierarchy Explained: From Assistant Enforcement Officer to Director
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), operating under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, is...
Indirect Taxes
Classification of ‘Lip Seal’ as Rubber Product, Not Automobile Part; Extended Limitation Can’t Be Invoked in Interpretation Disputes: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has...
Indirect Taxes
Imported Marble Diversion Into Domestic Market Not Supported By Evidence: CESTAT Quashes 10.80 Crore Customs Duty Demand On EOU
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi has set aside...
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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...
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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,...
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