Direct Tax
Mere Suspicion or General Investigation Reports Can’t Justify Treating Share Transactions as Bogus; LTCG Exemption Allowed: ITAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that long-term capital gains (LTCG) from share transactions cannot be treated as...
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
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...
Other Laws
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...
Direct Tax
Mere Suspicion or General Investigation Reports Can’t Justify Treating Share Transactions as Bogus; LTCG Exemption Allowed: ITAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that long-term...
Direct Tax
LTCG From Sale of Shares Eligible for S. 10(38) Exemption for Insurers: ITAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the...
Indirect Taxes
Interest Earned on Loans Not Consideration for Service Tax: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench, has held that...
Direct Tax
Agricultural Income Return Insufficient to Prove ‘Agricultural Land’ In Absence Of Purchase Invoices Of Manure, Fertilizers: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that mere agricultural income return insufficient to prove agricultural...
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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
Clerical Error in Invoice Number Can’t Deny CENVAT Credit Benefit: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held...
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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
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
The Allahabad High Court stayed the operation of a GST demand order issued against...
GST
GST Payable Over and Above Tender Amount: Kerala High Court Quashes Recovery From Contractor
The Kerala High Court has held that GST is payable over and above the...
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
Clerical Error in Invoice Number Can’t Deny CENVAT Credit Benefit: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that refund of unutilized CENVAT credit cannot be denied merely due to a clerical discrepancy in invoice numbering when the supporting invoices are otherwise available. The Bench of Dr. Suvendu Kumar...
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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GST
Rs. 20K Cost Imposed On Assessee For Not Replying To SCN Due To Accountant’s Fault: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has remanded the matter back and gave the assessee to...
Other Laws
Amity Law School Student Suicide Case: Delhi HC Orders Mandatory Student Grievance Panels, Review of Attendance Rules
The Delhi High Court has directed all universities and colleges across the country to...
Other Laws
Written Grounds Of Arrest Must Be Supplied 2 Hours Prior To Production of Arrestee Before Magistrate : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the written grounds of arrest must be supplied...
Notification
CBIC May New Integrated Digital System to Cut Clearance Time to Just 1-48 Hour
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is reportedly working on a...
GST
Amount Paid Towards GST Liability During Investigation Can’t Be Adjusted Towards Pre Deposit: Telangana HC
The Telangana High Court has held that the amount paid towards the tax liability...
GST
Challenge GST Penalty Order Before GSTAT: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has disposed of a writ petition filed by S. Ashok...
GST
DGGI Arrests Accused During Pendency of Anticipatory Bail Application: Calcutta HC Calls It “Very Sad State of Affairs”
The Calcutta High Court has termed the incident “Very Sad State of Affairs” where...
Notification
PM Modi to Inaugurate National Conference on “Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms” at Supreme Court
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Conference on “Strengthening Legal Aid...
GST
Supreme Court’s Big Relief on ITC: Buyer Not Liable for Seller’s Default
The Supreme Court has upheld the right of genuine purchasing dealers to claim Input...
Notification
India Expands ECTS-Based Transhipment Routes for Nepal-Bound Cargo: CBIC
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued notification amending the...
GST
ITC Can’t Be Denied When Supplier Was Registered at Time of Purchase: Allahabad High Court Quashes GST Demand Against Iron Scrap Trader
The Allahabad High Court has quashed the demand of tax and penalty imposed on...
GST
Biofuel ITC: A Step Forward, But Clarity Remains Elusive for Industry
The global imperative for sustainable energy solutions increasingly shapes policy discussions. For India's vital...