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Writ: A Virtue of Extraordinary Relief
The Article Writ: A Virtue of Extraordinary Relief is written by Rakesh Agarwal, IRS, Joint Commissioner (AR) (Retd), CESTAT, New Delhi.MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS...
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...
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DNA Test Prevails Over Legal Presumption: Supreme Court Denies Child Maintenance Despite S. 112 Protection
The Supreme Court of India has held that where a DNA test conclusively establishes...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Upholds Invalidity of Pattas on Public Utility Land
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Babu Singh, holding that pattas...
Columns
Writ: A Virtue of Extraordinary Relief
The Article Writ: A Virtue of Extraordinary Relief is written by Rakesh Agarwal, IRS,...
Indirect Taxes
Large-Scale Pan Masala & Tobacco Evasion Worth Rs. 14 Crore Under Health Security Cess Act, 2025: Meerut Court Sends Director to Judicial Custody
The Court of the Remand Magistrate/Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Meerut, has remanded accused Nitin...
Indirect Taxes
Healthcare Services Exempt from Service Tax: Gauhati High Court Quashes Rs. 10.13 Crore Demand Based Solely on Form 26AS Data
The Gauhati High Court has set aside a service tax demand exceeding ₹10.13 crore...
GST
GST Registration Can’t Be Cancelled Retrospectively Without Proposing It In SCN: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed an order cancelling GST registration retrospectively...
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
Whether Assistant Commissioner Can Act as ‘Proper Officer’ Without GST Council Recommendation? Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Rs. 7 Cr Demand
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a demand order of over ₹7 crore,...
CCI | GST | Direct Tax
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
Whether Assistant Commissioner Can Act as ‘Proper Officer’ Without GST Council Recommendation? Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Rs. 7 Cr Demand
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a demand order of over ₹7 crore,...
GST
GST Registration Can’t Be Cancelled Retrospectively Without Proposing It In SCN: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed an order cancelling GST registration retrospectively...
GST
GST Cancellation SCN Invalid For Lack of Supporting Documents : Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court set aside a show cause notice issued for...
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
Large-Scale Pan Masala & Tobacco Evasion Worth Rs. 14 Crore Under Health Security Cess Act, 2025: Meerut Court Sends Director to Judicial Custody
The Court of the Remand Magistrate/Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Meerut, has remanded accused Nitin Rajesh to judicial custody till May 8, 2026, in connection with an alleged tax evasion of approximately ₹14 crore involving pan masala and tobacco products under Health Security Cess Act,...
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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GST
Delhi High Court Quashes All GST Proceedings Based on Deleted Rule 96(10) Against Exporters
The Delhi High Court, while granting major relief to exporters, has ruled that no...
GST
India’s Gross GST Collections Rise Marginally to Rs. 1.70 Lakh Crore in November 2025; Domestic Revenues Dip 2.3%
In a mixed set of revenue indicators, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections...
GST
Mumbai Court Grants Bail to Businesswoman Accused in Rs. 56-Crore GST ITC Fraud Case [READ ORDER]
S. K. Fokmare, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, 19th Court, Esplanade, Mumbai has granted...
GST
Mumbai Court Grants Bail to Businessman Accused of ₹114-Crore GST Fraud
S. K. Fokmare, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, 19th Court, Esplanade, Mumbai, has granted...
GST
Orissa HC Directs Taxpayer to GSTAT as Tribunal Finally Becomes Functional
The Orissa High Court has disposed of a writ petition challenging a GST demand...
Notification
Centre Tables Dual Tax Bills in Lok Sabha to Maintain High Levy on Tobacco & Pan Masala After End of Compensation Cess
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced two pivotal taxation bills in the Lok...
Direct Tax
Supreme Court Slams Income Tax Dept For ‘Frivolous’ SLP, Warns Against Repeated Filings On Settled Issues
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed yet another Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by...
Indirect Taxes
Climatic Test Chambers Classified as Physical Analysis Instruments Under Heading 9027: CAAR
The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR), Mumbai, has held that Temperature/Climatic Test Chambers...
Indirect Taxes
No Customs Duty Exemption For Lithium-Ion Cells Used As Replacements, Scrap Or Defective Stock: CAAR
In a significant decision affecting electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers and assemblers, the Customs...
Indirect Taxes
Whether Duty-Free Import of Used Automation Equipment for Refurbishment Is Permissible? CAAR Clarifies
The Customs Authority of Advance Ruling (CAAR), Mumbai ruled that customs duty exemption shall...
Indirect Taxes
MOOWR scheme | Anti-Dumping Duty Applicable on Warehoused Aluminium Frames Cleared After September 27, 2024: CAAR
In a ruling that will significantly impact businesses operating under the MOOWR (Manufacture and...
Indirect Taxes
IGST Exemption on Lease of Rig Equipment from FTWZ to DTA: CAAR
The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR), Mumbai has delivered a significant ruling allowing...