Indirect Taxes
Refund of Transitional Cenvat Credit Time-Barred Despite COVID Limitation Relief: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Allahabad Bench held that refund of unutilised Cenvat credit is admissible under Section 142(3) of...
Notification
Bengaluru CGST | GST Backlog Appeals Deadline Fixed at June 30, 2026
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Central Tax, Bengaluru Zone, has issued Trade Notice notifying that June 30, 2026 has been fixed as the last date for filing backlog appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal. The Trade Notice, issued pursuant to the recommendations...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Holds Renewable Energy Incentive Must Benefit Generators, Not Be Adjusted in Tariff
The Supreme Court of India has held that Generation-Based Incentives (GBI) provided by the...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Upholds Power Plant Tender Award, Reiterates Limited Scope of Judicial Review in Contractual Matters
The Supreme Court of India has set aside a Gujarat High Court ruling that...
Indirect Taxes
Refund of Transitional Cenvat Credit Time-Barred Despite COVID Limitation Relief: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Allahabad Bench held that refund...
GST
GST on Betting: Ambiguity Persists Over Taxing Platform Fees
A fresh wave of uncertainty has gripped India’s online gaming industry following the intervention...
GST
GST Rate Dispute on Works Contracts: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules TTD Qualifies as ‘Governmental Authority’, Remands Matter for Eligibility Determination
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) qualifies...
GST
Strict Interpretation of Export Notification Upheld: Karnataka High Court Denies 0.1% GST Concession on Supplies to Third-Party Manufacturers
The Karnataka High Court has held that 0.1% concessional GST benefits under Notification No....
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...
Indirect Taxes
Cenvat Credit on Stock Listing, Share Transfer, Insurance Services Allowed: CESTAT
In a significant ruling, the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad...
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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 on Betting: Ambiguity Persists Over Taxing Platform Fees
A fresh wave of uncertainty has gripped India’s online gaming industry following the intervention...
GST
GST Rate Dispute on Works Contracts: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules TTD Qualifies as ‘Governmental Authority’, Remands Matter for Eligibility Determination
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) qualifies...
GST
Strict Interpretation of Export Notification Upheld: Karnataka High Court Denies 0.1% GST Concession on Supplies to Third-Party Manufacturers
The Karnataka High Court has held that 0.1% concessional GST benefits under Notification No....
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
Refund of Transitional Cenvat Credit Time-Barred Despite COVID Limitation Relief: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Allahabad Bench held that refund of unutilised Cenvat credit is admissible under Section 142(3) of the CGST Act, 2017, but remains subject to limitation under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, 1944. The bench of...
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,...
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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Other Laws
Supreme Court Shields District Judges from Disciplinary Action Over Erroneous Orders, Reinstates MP Judicial Officer
In a significant ruling reinforcing judicial independence at the grassroots level, the Supreme Court...
Indirect Taxes
DRI To Expedited Hearing on Seizure of ‘Vital Wheat Gluten’ Imported Under Duty-Free Authorisation: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has directed the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to grant...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Exceeded Jurisdiction by Ordering Absolute Confiscation Despite Customs Not Challenging Re-Export Relief: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has held that the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate...
Indirect Taxes
Chennai Customs Commissioner To Release MSME Importer’s Sanitary Napkins, Panty Liners Subject To Deposit Of Rs. 15 Lakhs: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has directed the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai-II (Import), to release...
Direct Tax
E-Filing Mandatory for Companies; Madras High Court Allows Dept’s Appeal on Section 80-IC Deduction
The Madras High Court has held that companies were mandatorily required to file their...
Notification
ITAT Goes Fully Digital: Income-tax Appellate Tribunal Amendment Rules, 2025 Notified
The Ministry of Law and Justice has notified the Income-tax (Appellate Tribunal) Amendment Rules,...
Indirect Taxes
Supreme Court Quashes Customs Duty on Electricity Supplied from SEZ to DTA; Allows Adani Power’s Appeal
The Supreme Court has allowed the appeal filed by Adani Power Ltd., setting aside...
GST
Karnataka HC Grants Bail in GST Fraud Case, Holds Fear of Witness Tampering Unfounded
The Karnataka High Court has granted regular bail to an accused arrested in connection...
GST
Himachal Pradesh HC Allows Manual Filing of GSTR-3B to Claim Missed ITC
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has permitted a taxpayer to manually file its GSTR-3B...
Indirect Taxes
Double Jeopardy Doesn’t apply in Service Law: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by a retired Ministry...
GST
IGST Refund Proceedings After Omission of Rule 96(10) Quashed: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has quashed show cause notices and related proceedings initiated under...
Direct Tax
Reassessment Invalid Where Income Reopened U/s 68 but Ultimately Taxed as Anonymous Donations U/s 115BBC: ITAT
The ITAT Pune held that Sections 68 and 115BBC operate in distinct and mutually...