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
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 action against the land and properties associated with self-styled godman Asaram Bapu’s ashram in Ahmedabad, noting that the municipal authorities’ show-cause notice appeared to lack essential details at first glance.A...
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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Direct Tax
Indefinite Lookout Circular Violates Fundamental Rights After Tax Proceedings Conclude: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has held that the continued operation of a lookout circular...
Direct Tax
Whether DocuSign’s E-Signature Payments Qualify as ‘Royalty’ Under India–US Treaty? Delhi HC Cuts Tax Withholding Rate
In a ruling centered on the core legal question of whether payments for e-signature...
Direct Tax
ITAT Can’t Adjourn Matters Sine-Die Solely Due to Pending Appeal Without Stay: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has held that the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) cannot...
Direct Tax
Lack of Reasoned Order on FTS Classification Invalidates 10% Tax Withholding; Delhi High Court Cuts Rate to 2%
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a tax withholding certificate issued without adequate...
Direct Tax
Additional Interest on Delayed Income Tax Refund: Delhi HC Orders Fresh Review in Mitsui Engineering Case
The Delhi High Court directed the tax department to reconsider its long-pending claim for...
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Will Failure to Video-Record a Search Make Seizure Illegal? Expert Opinion On S. 105, 185 & 176(3) BNSS
Sections 105, 185, and 176(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) marks...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Taxability Appeals Must Go Directly to Supreme Court: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Principal Commissioner, CGST...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Exemption to Foreign Embassies: Delhi HC Rules Remand for Certificate Verification Raises No Substantial Question of Law
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a revenue appeal challenging a Customs, Excise and...
GST
DGGI Hyderabad Arrests Fino Payments Bank MD Rishi Gupta
Managing Director and CEO of Fino Payments Bank, Rishi Gupta, has been arrested by...
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Delhi High Court Revives Disciplinary Proceedings Against IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede
The Delhi High Court on Friday set aside a January 2026 order of the...
GST
Maharashtra to Decide on Extension of Pre-GST Entertainment Tax Incentives Claimed by Imagicaa: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to take a time-bound decision...
GST
No GST on University Affiliation Fees: Rajasthan HC
The Rajasthan High Court has held that affiliation fees and related regulatory charges collected...
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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...
Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, acquitted the co-accused in a murder case...
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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
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