GST
Export of Pre-Clinical Research Services Not Liable to GST/Service Tax: Karnataka High CourtÂ
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that pre-clinical research and development services provided by an Indian contract research organization (CRO) to foreign clients qualify...
Notification
Inland Vessels Amendment Rules 2026 Notified; Mandatory Navigation Equipment, New Visibility Rules, Tonnage Calculation Norms Introduced
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has notified the Inland Vessels (Safe Navigation, Communication & Signals) (First Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing key changes related to navigation equipment requirements, restricted visibility operations, signalling standards and tonnage calculation for inland vessels.The amendments modify the Inland...
Other Laws
Trial Judge Relied On Ex-Parte Ownership Decree Passed Against A Person Who Died Decades: HC names It As ‘Judicial Misconduct’
The Allahabad High Court has set aside a decree directing Nagar Nigam Ghaziabad to...
Other Laws
Forfeiture of Security Deposit Without Show-Cause Notice Violates Natural Justice: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the forfeiture of ₹15.67 lakh from a...
GST
Export of Pre-Clinical Research Services Not Liable to GST/Service Tax: Karnataka High CourtÂ
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that pre-clinical research and development services provided by...
Other Laws
Construction In Mount Abu Region On Halt: Rajasthan HC
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered an immediate halt to all construction activities in...
Direct Tax
Energy-Efficient Street Lighting Project Integral to Road Infrastructure: ITAT Allows Deduction
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has allowed a deduction...
Direct Tax
Failure To Decide Immunity Application U/S 270AA Vitiates Penalty Proceedings: ITAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed a penalty...
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...
Columns
RBI Tightens Bank Lending Norms for Stock Brokers
In a major regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a...
Money Hacks
How Much Silver Can You Keep at Home Without Tax in India?
Silver has traditionally held both cultural and investment value in India. From household utensils...
Indirect Taxes
CAT Stays Further promotions to post of Chief Commissioner/Director General in CBIC
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Kolkata Bench, has stayed any further promotions to the...
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CCI
CCI Approves Acquisition Of Jaiprakash Associates By VedantaÂ
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
Export of Pre-Clinical Research Services Not Liable to GST/Service Tax: Karnataka High CourtÂ
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that pre-clinical research and development services provided by...
GST
Marwar GSTAT Bar Association Flags Issues in GSTAT Portal Appeal Filing, Seeks Reconsideration of Rule 21
The Marwar GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association has submitted a formal representation to the...
GST
Rs. 27 Crore GST Demand Against Dell Stayed Over Alleged Jurisdictional Error: Allahabad High Court Â
The Allahabad High Court stayed the operation of a GST demand order issued against...
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
CAT Stays Further promotions to post of Chief Commissioner/Director General in CBIC
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Kolkata Bench, has stayed any further promotions to the post of Chief Commissioner/Director General in CBIC from the panel dated 03.01.2026 in a case filed by Satyajit Singh, Commissioner, CBIC.The Bench of Urmita Datta Sen, Judicial Member and Anindo...
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...
International Taxation
EU and India Finalise Historic Free Trade Agreement, Creating One of the World’s Largest Trade Zones
In a landmark development for global trade, the European Union and India have concluded...
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,...
Live Updates
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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Notification
ICAI Issues Handbook on Foreign Trade Policy – Incentives, Schemes & Related FAQs
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the updated 2025 edition...
Direct Tax
Income Tax Dept. Turns Spotlight on Credit Card Reward Misuse
A new wave of income-tax scrutiny is sweeping across India — and this time,...
Direct Tax
Income Tax Dept. Seeks Justification for Household Expenses, Including Haircuts and Perfumes
In a move that signals a sharp shift in the intensity of individual tax...
Other Laws
Punishment Includes Power To Forgive | Contempt Powers Not Meant To Shield Judges Or Silence Criticism: SCÂ
The Supreme Court held that contempt powers are not meant to shield judges or...
Notification
March 31, 2026 Is the Final Cut-Off for Correcting TDS/TCS Returns for FY 2018-19 to FY 2023-24
A critical deadline is approaching for all TDS/TCS deductors across India. The date of...
Money Hacks
Red Flags In BOAT’s Auditor ReportÂ
Consumer electronics brand BOAT has come under scrutiny after its Statutory Auditors flagged a...
GST
Your Instagram Reel Today Can Become A GST Evidence Exhibit Tomorrow
In a significant reminder for small businesses, influencers, and service providers who use social...
Notification
ICAI Issues Clarified CPE Requirements for 2023 Onwards; Confusion Persists Over 2+2 Structured Hours
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released a comprehensive clarification on...
GST
Refund Can’t Be Withheld on Alleged Excess ITC Without SCN: Delhi HCÂ
The Delhi High Court held that the department cannot deny or withhold refunds merely...
GST
Interest, Penalty Recovered by Chit Foreman Not Exigible To GST: AP HC
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the interest and penalty recovered by...
GST
IGST Liability Depends on Destination of Goods, Not Origin; Says Transfer of Title Has No Nexus with Tax U/s 10(1)(a): Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court while interpreting Section 10(1)(a) of IGST Act, 2017, held that...
GST
Staff Shortage, Infra Delays May Push GSTAT State Bench Rollout Beyond December
The launch of the state Benches of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal...