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.
Supreme Court
‘Last Seen’ Theory Alone Cannot Sustain Conviction: Supreme Court Acquits Co-Accused in Murder Case
The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, acquitted the co-accused in a murder case arising from Karnataka, holding that conviction based solely on circumstantial evidence—particularly the “last seen together” theory—cannot be sustained unless supported by a complete and unbroken chain of evidence. The bench of...
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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 from April 2026, with the introduction and expansion of Form 125. Designed to simplify compliance for elderly taxpayers, this mechanism allows eligible individuals to avoid filing Income Tax Returns (ITR)...
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Global Markets Tumble as US-Israel Strike on Iran Escalates Conflict, Crude Oil Soars
Global markets are bracing for a turbulent start to the week as escalating tensions...
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Stock Market Falls, Rupee Weakens as Oil Prices Jump Amid US Israel War On Iran
Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Monday, while the rupee weakened to a...
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What Is The Best Way To Buy Silver As An Investment? Know Comparision
As global economic uncertainties, inflationary pressures, and currency volatility continue to shape investor sentiment,...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Can’t Enhance Value Solely on Market Survey and Reclassify ‘Walking Stick with Torch’ as Lighting Equipment: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
1.329 Kg Gold Seized at IGI Airport; 2 Myanmar Nationals Held for Concealment
The Customs Department at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) has seized 1,329 grams...
Indirect Taxes
Rs. 2.37 Crore Seized Gold at IGI Airport; 39-Year-Old Woman Arrested
The Customs Officers of IGI Airport, New Delhi, have booked a case of smuggling...
GST
Alleged Fake ITC Racket Posed Serious Threat To Public Exchequer: Allahabad HC Denies Bail
The Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail applications of three accused—Hari Shankar Sharma,...
GST
Interest Not Mentioned in GST SCN Can’t Be Imposed Later: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench has quashed a tax demand of over ₹1.02...
Indirect Taxes
Rs. 6.99 Crore Compensation Cess Demand on SUV Ground Clearance Interpretation Challenged Before Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court is set to hear a writ petition filed by M/s...
GST
GST Demand Passed Against Deceased Proprietor Without Notice to Legal Heir Quashes: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has quashed a GST demand order issued against...
GST
Failure to Consider Limitation Extension Notifications U/s 73 UPGST Act: Allahabad High Court Recalls Order Quashing GST Proceedings for AY 2017–18
The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has reviewed and recalled its earlier judgment that...
GST
Appellate Authority Ignored Ground on Non-Uploading of Mandatory GST DRC-07: Allahabad HC Quashes of GST Appeal Rejection
The Allahabad High Court of Judicature has set aside an appellate order that rejected...
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Supreme Court
‘Last Seen’ Theory Alone Cannot Sustain Conviction: Supreme Court Acquits Co-Accused in Murder Case
The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, acquitted the co-accused in a murder case...
Columns
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...