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Conviction for Kidnapping to Murder Can’t Be Ordered Without Charge: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused in a murder case, ruling that a trial court cannot convict an accused...
Notification
GSTAT Issues Detailed Filing Instructions for Appeals; Clarifies Document Requirements and Pre-Deposit Rules
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, has issued comprehensive instructions governing the filing of appeals through Form APL-05. The circular, dated March 10, 2025, aims to streamline the appellate process and reduce procedural defects...
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Functional Disability Must Reflect Actual Loss of Earning Capacity, Not Just Medical Percentage: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that functional disability for compensation purposes must reflect the...
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Defaulting Borrowers Can’t Abuse IBC Provisions To Stall Recovery Proceedings Under SARFAESI Act: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that defaulting borrowers cannot abuse provisions of the...
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Conviction for Kidnapping to Murder Can’t Be Ordered Without Charge: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused in a murder...
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Penal Rent for Retaining Staff Quarters Can Be Adjusted Against Gratuity: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a public sector employer can adjust penal rent...
Notification
CBDT Releases Comprehensive FAQs to Guide Transition to Income-tax Act, 2025
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a detailed compendium of Frequently...
Notification
GSTAT Issues Detailed Filing Instructions for Appeals; Clarifies Document Requirements and Pre-Deposit Rules
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), under the Department of Revenue, Ministry...
Live Updates
JurisHour Exclusive Live Coverage Of Budget for FY 2026–27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Kartavya Bhawan at the Finance Ministry on Saturday, marking a significant moment ahead of the presentation of the...
Money Hacks
How You Can Save Up To 13% GST On Wedding Venues?
Planning a big Indian wedding often begins with locking in the venue and caterer....
Columns
RBI Tightens Bank Lending Norms for Stock Brokers
In a major regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a...
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Functional Disability Must Reflect Actual Loss of Earning Capacity, Not Just Medical Percentage: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that functional disability for compensation purposes must reflect the...
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CCI
CCI Approves Acquisition Of Jaiprakash Associates By Vedanta
The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Vedanta Limited (Acquirer)...
CCI
CCI Dismisses Complaint Against Microsoft for Bundling Antivirus Software Microsoft Defender with Windows
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed the complaint Against Microsoft for Bundling...
CCI
Mandatory Condition Of Prima Facie Anti-Competitive Agreements, Abuse Of Dominant Position Absent, CCI Can’t Direct Investigation: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has held that the decision of the Competition Commission of...
CCI
Every IP Dispute Can’t Be Converted Into Competition Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court stated that every IP dispute can't be converted into a...
CCI
Whether Swiggy Can Share Confidential Data With Restaurant Association? Karnataka High Court Directs CCI To Decide Afresh
The Karnataka High Court directed Competition Commission of India to decide afresh whether swiggy...
GST
GST | Mere Uploading on Portal is NOT ‘Service of Notice’: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has permitted the filing of a delayed appeal under the...
GST
Whether ITC Can Be Denied Due to Supplier’s GST Filing Error? Madras HC Answers
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court while addressing the question whether Input Tax...
GST
Rs. 159 Crore GST Dispute | Supreme Court Allows Reduced Pre-Deposit of Rs. 3.5 Crore
The Supreme Court has permitted a reduced pre-deposit of Rs. 3.5 crore while staying...
Direct Tax
Whether ‘Royalty’ Is A ‘Tax’; Supreme Court Directs The Matter To Be Before Appropriate Bench
The Supreme Court has presided over the controversy of whether ‘Royalty’ Is A ‘Tax’...
Direct Tax
Bandwidth Services Provided Outside India Not Taxable As ‘Royalty’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that the bandwidth services provided outside India are not...
Direct Tax
No Income Tax Payable On Tamil Nadu Advocates welfare Fund: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Chennai, ruled that no income tax payable on Tamil...
Direct Tax
Imparting Education Through Virtual Mode Or By Adoption Of New Technologies Qualifies Income Tax Exemption: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that imparting education through virtual mode or by adoption...
Direct Tax
Relief To Axis Bank: Discount On ESOPs Is Allowable As Deduction: ITAT
In a major relief to Axis Bank, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Ahmedabad...
Direct Tax
ALP On Account Of Corporate Guarantee At 0.50% On Guaranteed Amount Is Proper Commission: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Hyderabad Bench direct the Assessing Officer/learned TPO to...
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Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Upholds Penalty on Transporter Despite SVLDRS Settlement by Main Accused in Excise Evasion Case
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench, has held that settlement of a dispute by the main noticee under the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDRS) does not automatically absolve co-noticees of liability. The bench of Satendra Vikram Singh...
International Taxation
U.S. Court Clarifies “Processing Operation”: Marketability Transformation Test Shows MOOWR ‘Other Operations’ Not Limited to Manufacturers
The Arizona Supreme Court has held that machinery used in an industrial healthcare textile...
International Taxation
Yacht Not Liable to Duty on Return After Foreign Cruising: U.S. Customs Authority
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clarified that a duty-paid yacht taken abroad...
Live Updates
JurisHour Exclusive Live Coverage Of Budget for FY 2026–27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Kartavya Bhawan at the Finance Ministry on Saturday,...
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LIVE | Gyanotsav 2026 Day 2: A Power-Packed Knowledge Marathon After a Blockbuster Opening Day
After a high-octane first day marked by back-to-back banger sessions, thought-provoking discussions and an...
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GST
First Hearing Conducted by GSTAT
The Goods and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has successfully conducted the first hearing...
Indirect Taxes
S. 108 Statements Inadmissible Without Compliance With S. 138B Safeguards: CESTAT Quashes Customs Valuation Order
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has set aside...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Demand Invalid If Classification Goes Beyond SCN: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Columns
Is Forex Trading Legal in India? Navigating the RBI and SEBI Guidelines in 2026
As global financial markets become increasingly accessible through digital platforms, a critical question continues...
Columns
Beyond the Hashtag: The Authentic Guide to User-Generated Content and the Law (2026)
In the early days of social media, "User-Generated Content" (UGC) was a Wild West....
Indirect Taxes
Extended Limitation Can’t Survive Once Service Tax Demand Fails on Merits: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has ruled that...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Dept. Can’t Use Confiscation Powers to Enforce FEMA Violations Beyond Airport Seizure Stage: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Columns
Budget 2026: Jewellery Industry Seeks Relief From High Taxes, Rigid Customs
As preparations for the Union Budget 2026–27 gather pace, India’s gems and jewellery industry...
Case Compilation
Income Tax Weekly Flashback: 18 To 24 January 2026
Here’s an Income Tax weekly flashback from 18 To 24 January 2026.Supreme Court Supreme Court...
Case Compilation
Exporter-Importer Weekly Flashback: 18 To 24 January 2026
Here’s an exporter-importer weekly flashback from 18 To 24 January 2026.Delhi High Court DGFT Can’t...
Case Compilation
CESTAT Weekly Flashback: 18 To 24 January 2026
Here’s an Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) weekly flashback from 18...
Case Compilation
GST Weekly Flashback: 18 To 24 January 2026
Here’s a Goods and Service Tax (GST) weekly flashback from 18 To 24 January...