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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...
Other Laws
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...
News Updates
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
‘Limited Space on GST Portal’ Used for Issuing Vague ITC Notice: Chhattisgarh HC Orders Disclosure of All Supporting Documents
The Chhattisgarh High Court while noting that there is a limited space on the...
GST
Rajasthan HC Grants Bail to Businessman Accused in Rs. 1,543 Crore GST Evasion Case
The Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur has granted bail to Kamal Kishor Agarwal, who...
GST
Lottery Cyber Scam: Chhattisgarh High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail of Youth Accused in Obtaining ₹2.20 Lakh Under The Pretext Of GST, Income Tax
The Chhattisgarh High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to 21-year-old Aazad Hussain,...
GST
Taxpayers Can’t Be Penalised For Service Tax Portal Becoming Non Functional After GST Migration: Delhi HC Allows Pre-Deposit Made Under Excise Head Towards Service...
The Delhi High Court has directed the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal...
Company & PMLA
PMLA Timelines Can’t Be Extended Using COVID-19 Limitation Orders: Bombay HC Declares ED’s Attachment Order Lapsed
The Bombay High Court has held that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot rely on...
GST
Delhi HC Slams GST Dept. for ‘Mechanical’ Cancellation of boAt Parent’s Registration; Restores GSTIN, Imposes Rs. 25K Cost
The Delhi High Court has set aside the cancellation of GST registration of Imagine...
GST
GST Refunds Blocking Could Adversely Impact Businesses; Appellate Authority Can’t Delay Adjudication: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has held that the Appellate Authority cannot delay the adjudication...
Indirect Taxes
Delhi High Court Slams Customs for Harassing Importers, Orders Release of Massagers; Imposes Rs. 25,000 Cost on Officer
The Delhi High Court has dismissed two review petitions filed by the Customs Department...
GST
Delhi HC Allows Company to Appeal Against GST Demand After Delay Citing Director’s Ill Health
The Delhi High Court has permitted the company to file a delayed appeal against...
GST
Delhi HC Quashes GST Demand ; Allows Fresh Hearing After Noting Notices Were Missed on Portal Subject To Rs. 10K Cost
The Delhi High Court has set aside GST demand orders after observing that the...
GST
Copper Firm’s Managing Director Arrested for ₹35-Crore GST Evasion; Officials Say ₹193-Crore Turnover Was Hidden Over Five Years
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) authorities have arrested the managing director of...
GST
CGST Chennai North Busts Rs. 50 Crore Fake GST Invoice Racket; Key Accused Arrested
The CGST Chennai North Commissionerate has uncovered a large interstate fake GST invoicing racket...