Indirect Taxes
Classification of ‘Lip Seal’ as Rubber Product, Not Automobile Part; Extended Limitation Can’t Be Invoked in Interpretation Disputes: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has held that “lip seals” are classifiable as rubber products and...
Notification
8th Central Pay Commission Issues Notice on Interaction Requests; Limited Slots for Delhi Meetings Due to Heavy Demand
The Eighth Central Pay Commission has issued a notice dated April 24, 2026, informing stakeholders about the overwhelming number of requests received for interaction meetings scheduled between April 28 and April 30, 2026, in Delhi.According to the official communication, the Commission has received a...
Other Laws
Misbranding Allegations Require Trial: Rajasthan High Court Refuses to Quash Drugs Act Case
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings under...
Other Laws
Massive NDPS Drug Trafficking Case Involving Commercial Quantity Recovery: Punjab & Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to accused...
Indirect Taxes
Classification of ‘Lip Seal’ as Rubber Product, Not Automobile Part; Extended Limitation Can’t Be Invoked in Interpretation Disputes: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has...
Indirect Taxes
Imported Marble Diversion Into Domestic Market Not Supported By Evidence: CESTAT Quashes 10.80 Crore Customs Duty Demand On EOU
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi has set aside...
Indirect Taxes
Availability of Statutory Appeal Under Customs Law: Delhi High Court Refuses to Entertain Writ Against Gold Confiscation, Cites
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the confiscation of a gold...
Columns
Ranks & Salaries of DGGI Officers – 2026
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence is the apex intelligence and enforcement body functioning...
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
10 Best Cryptocurrency Apps in India with Low Fees (2026 Edition)
With cryptocurrency adoption steadily rising in India, choosing the right trading app has become...
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....
GST
Karnataka High Court Upholds GST Cross-Empowerment: State Tax Officers Can Act as ‘Proper Officers’ Under IGST Without Separate Notification
The Karnataka High Court has held that officers appointed under the State GST law...
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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
Karnataka High Court Upholds GST Cross-Empowerment: State Tax Officers Can Act as ‘Proper Officers’ Under IGST Without Separate Notification
The Karnataka High Court has held that officers appointed under the State GST law...
GST
Parallel GST Proceedings Not Barred Where Different Years & Distinct Allegations Involved: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has held that proceedings initiated under separate provisions for different...
GST
Avail Statutory Appeal Remedy: Jharkhand High Court Refuses to Entertain Tata Steel’s Writ Against GST Order
The Jharkhand High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Tata Steel Limited challenging...
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
Classification of ‘Lip Seal’ as Rubber Product, Not Automobile Part; Extended Limitation Can’t Be Invoked in Interpretation Disputes: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has held that “lip seals” are classifiable as rubber products and not as automobile parts, while also setting aside the invocation of the extended period of limitation in the absence 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,...
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Indirect Taxes
Outbound Foreign Tours to Indian Tourists Taxable Under Service Tax: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore Bench, has held that...
Direct Tax
Buyback of Own Shares Not Taxable as ‘Property’ U/S 56(2)(x): Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that buyback of a company’s own shares does...
Columns
Car Lease Can Reduce Taxable Salary
Car leasing continues to remain one of the last meaningful tax-saving avenues available to...
Notification
90% Late Fee Waiver Under CCFS-2026: MCA Opens 3-Month Window to Clear Backlog & Avoid Prosecution
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has launched the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026...
GST
No GST Recovery Before Appeal Period Ends: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that recovery proceedings cannot be initiated by the...
GST
GST Fraud : Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail Despite Rs. 11.44 Crore Fake ITC Allegations, Cites Documentary Evidence & No Need for Custodial Interrogation
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted regular bail to Santosh Wadhwani, who was arrested...
Columns
GST on Silver: Rates, HSN Codes, Calculation & Impact Explained
Before the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the taxation system on...
Columns
Understanding Income Tax Notices: Password, Types, and Key FAQs
After successfully filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), the Income Tax Department begins processing...
Direct Tax
ITAT Restricts Arbitrary 2% Income Estimation, Applies 0.40% GP Rate; Penalty Deleted
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has curtailed arbitrary estimation...
Direct Tax
Estimated Bogus Purchase Additions Can’t Attract Penalty: ITAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the...
GST
Managing Director Eligible For Temporary GST Registration and Separate DRC-07 To Enable Appeal: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has held that the Managing Director is eligible for temporary...
Direct Tax
CBDT Circular on Delay Condonation Applies to All Years, Not Just Specified AY: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that beneficial circulars issued by the Central Board...