Direct Tax
No PE for Oracle Systems in India: ITAT Deletes Notional Royalty AdditionsÂ
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench, has ruled in favour of Oracle Systems Corporation, deleting major additions made on account of alleged...
Notification
Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Proposes SC Regional Benches, Judicial Diversity, Caste-Based Census By States And Much More
DMK Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate P. Wilson introduced the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing sweeping reforms in the areas of reservation policy, judicial appointments, representation in higher judiciary, retirement age of High Court judges, and the structural reorganization of the Supreme Court...
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
No PE for Oracle Systems in India: ITAT Deletes Notional Royalty AdditionsÂ
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench, has ruled in favour of Oracle...
GST
GST Can’t Be Deducted From Retiral Dues Of Employees: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has held that the goods and service tax (GST) cannot...
GST
40% GST On Non-Alcoholic Beverages, 5% GST On Iced Tea Preparation: AAR
The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (WBAAR) has held that 40% GST is...
GST
Security Services Provided To FCI Are Not Exempt From GST: AAR
The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (WBAAR) has held that security services provided...
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...
GST
No GST On Consultancy Service By Architect To Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: AAR
The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that no GST is payable...
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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
GST Can’t Be Deducted From Retiral Dues Of Employees: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has held that the goods and service tax (GST) cannot...
GST
No GST On Consultancy Service By Architect To Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: AAR
The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that no GST is payable...
GST
Semen Sorting Services Exempted From GST: AAR
The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that "Semen Sorting Services" are...
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...
News Updates
Indirect Taxes
AP High Court Remands Service Tax Order Over Levy on Ocean Freight Already Subjected to Customs Duty
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside a service tax assessment order against a Visakhapatnam-based steamer agent and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, directing the authority to examine whether service tax can be levied on ocean freight that has already been included...
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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Indirect Taxes
Gold Bought for Daughter’s Wedding Not Covered Under ‘Personal Effect’: Delhi High Court Orders Release After Fine and Penalty Payment
The Delhi High Court has ordered release of gold bought from Saudi Arabia for...
GST
8 Years of GST: India Crosses Rs. 22 Lakh Crore in Annual Collections; 1.53 Crore Active Taxpayers
As the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime completes eight years, the latest government...
Direct Tax
Retrospective Abolition of Income Tax Settlement Commission Unconstitutional: Delhi High CourtÂ
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the retrospective abolition of the Income Tax...
Indirect Taxes
Customs’s Seizure Of Luxury Cars Owned By Only Muslim Film Stars From South India Has Communal Angle
Days after Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan challenged the seizure of his luxury car by...
Columns
Income Tax Dept. Intensifies Scrutiny on Savings Accounts: High-Value Cash Transactions, Interest Mismatches Under Lens
Savings accounts are often seen as low-risk, low-visibility banking instruments. But in the eyes...
Columns
How to file the ITR of a deceased person and claim any TDS refund?
When a taxpayer dies, routine financial tasks — including filing income-tax returns and claiming...
Indirect Taxes
Wintrack Shuts India Operations, Alleges Bribery and Harassment by Chennai Customs
Amid growing allegations of harassment and corruption against Chennai Customs, a tweet by an...
Columns
Cash Transaction Limits under the Income Tax Act : 2025 Update
Not all cash transactions are permitted under Indian tax laws. The Income Tax Act,...
GST
GST Portal Not Working
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) portal, maintained by Infosys, has reportedly been...
Columns
Is your Income Tax refund delayed? Don’t worry — you’re not alone
Millions of taxpayers who filed ITRs this season are still waiting for refunds, even...
Other Laws
Public Possession Essential to Validate Oral Gift (Hiba) Under Muslim Law: SCÂ
The Supreme Court held that to constitute a valid hiba all its necessary ingredients-...
Indirect Taxes
3 MIAL Staff Impersonating Customs Officers Nabbed at Mumbai Airport for Extortion
In a startling case of impersonation and extortion, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of...