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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India’s Trade Diplomacy Enters a Transformative Era in 2026, Anchored in New-Generation FTAs
India’s global trade strategy has entered a decisive new phase in 2026, with a...
Indirect Taxes
Non-Release of Confiscated Gold Chain: Delhi HC Issues Contempt Notice And Bailable Warrant Against Principal Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court has issued a contempt notice and ordered the issuance of...
Indirect Taxes
Delhi HC Warns Customs Commissioner of Contempt for Defying Videography Order in Bribery Complaint Case
The Delhi High Court has expressed serious displeasure over the conduct of senior Customs...
Direct Tax
AO Can Substitute Sale Value Disclosed In Registered Sale Deeds Where There Is Evidence Of Understatement: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the jurisdiction of the Assessing Officer...
Indirect Taxes
Pvt. Ltd. Entitled to Same Exemption As Public Ltd. Companies: Calcutta HC Strikes Down Liquor Excise Fee Rule
The Calcutta High Court has upheld a Single Bench decision declaring Clause (d) of...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Appeal is Not Maintainable Due to Low Tax Effect, Prior Appeals Before Supreme Court: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Commissioner...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Can’t Retain Duty Not Legally Payable Even If Benefit Claimed Belatedly: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has held that the customs department cannot retain customs duty...
Indirect Taxes
Commissioner (Appeals) Can’t Revisit Final Duty Drawback Order After It Attains Finality: Orissa High Court Grants Relief To Vedanta
The Orissa High Court has quashed a customs appellate order that denied duty drawback...
GST
Ludhiana DGGI | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail in Rs. 26.19 Crore Fake GST ITC Case
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to an accused, Saurabh...
Indirect Taxes
Challenge to CCTV Requirement Under Tobacco Packing Machine Excise Rules: Delhi HC Issues Notice
The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a writ petition challenging the constitutional...
GST
Series Of Laches On Part Of GST Dept. In Handling The Matter: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court took a “very dim view” of what it described as...
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Thinking To File RTI Application To Know Your Spouse’s Income? Don’t Before Knowing This
The Karnataka High Court in the case of Income Tax Officer and CPIO v....
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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
‘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...
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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...