Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable By Research Institutes On Grants-In-Aid Received From Government: CESTAT
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that grants-in-aid received by a government-funded research institution from...
Notification
Here’s Why ICAI Removes Hundreds of Chartered Accountants From Register
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has struck off a large number of Chartered Accountants from its Register of Members for non-payment of membership fees, triggering serious concerns within the professional community regarding the consequences of non-compliance with annual fee obligations. The action...
Other Laws
Clever Drafting Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC Can’t Bypass Benami Law Bar in Property Suits: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the clever drafting under Order VII Rule 11...
Other Laws
Indian Railways Not a Deemed Distribution Licensee Under Electricity Act; Liable to Pay Cross-Subsidy Surcharge: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the Indian Railways cannot be treated as a...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable By Research Institutes On Grants-In-Aid Received From Government: CESTAT
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Interest On Delayed Excise Refund Payable After 3 Months From Refund Application, Not From Appellate Order: CESTAT
The Allahabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Separate Penalty On Partner Not Sustainable Once Partnership Firm Penalised Under Customs Act: CESTAT
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Additional Excise Duty Can’t Be Levied On Pre-Budget Stock Manufactured Before Levy Came Into Force: CESTAT
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
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....
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Demand Can’t Be Raised Merely On ST-3 And Income Tax Return Mismatch Without Examining Books Of Accounts: CESTAT
The Allahabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
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
Mutual Fund Distributors Raise GST Compliance Concerns Amid Delay in Commission Payouts
Mutual fund distributors across India have raised concerns over growing GST compliance difficulties caused...
GST
Madras HC Waives Requirement Of 10% Pre Deposit Of Penalty And Allow Appeals To Be Filed Without Pre-Deposit
The Madras High Court has waived requirement of 10% pre-deposit of penalty and allow...
GST
E-Way Bill and GSTR-3B Mismatch| Allahabad High Court Stays Rs. 142 Crore GST Demand Against Oppo Mobiles
The Allahabad High Court has granted interim relief to a taxpayer in a significant...
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
No Service Tax Payable By Research Institutes On Grants-In-Aid Received From Government: CESTAT
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that grants-in-aid received by a government-funded research institution from various Central and State Government departments cannot be subjected to service tax under the category of “Scientific or Technical Consultancy...
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
5% GST Payable On Supply Of Imitation Zari Thread: AAR
The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) had held that 5% GST is applicable...
GST
GST Registration Cancelled Without Considering COVID-Period Default: Delhi HC Says Appeal Can’t Be Dismissed Solely on Limitation
In a significant relief to a taxpayer whose Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration...
GST
Karnataka HC Quashes GST Demand Over ‘Same Officer Acting as Auditor and Adjudicating Authority’; Orders Fresh Proceedings by New Officer
The Karnataka High Court has set aside an ex parte GST demand order issued...
Direct Tax
PCIT Sanction Sufficient For Tax Evasion Exceeding Rs. 25 Lakhs; No Need for Collegium Approval: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court while upholding the validity of Circular No. 5/2020 dated 23.01.2020...
GST
DGGI | Meerut Court Refuses Bail To Person Accused Of Availing Fraudulent ITC Through Non-Existent Firm
The Meerut Court has refused to grant bail to the person, Hari Shankar Sharma accused...
GST
ITC Can’t Be Availed On Tax paid Against Customs Pre-Notice Consultation: AAR
The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Input Tax Credit (ITC)...
Notification
CBDT Elevates Five Senior IRS Officers to Chief Commissioner Rank for 2025 Panel Year
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced the promotion of five senior...
Indirect Taxes
Exotic Wildlife Smuggling Bid Foiled by Trichy Customs; Rare Animals Seized from Bangkok Passenger
Trichy Customs officials intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok and recovered several exotic and...
Indirect Taxes
Trichy Customs Seizes 5,061 Exotic Turtles Smuggled from Kuala Lumpur
The Customs Preventive wing at Tiruchirappalli International Airport seized 5,061 exotic red-eared slider turtles...
Notification
8th Central Pay Commission Formally Constituted; Recommendations Expected Within 18 Months
The Union Ministry of Finance has confirmed the formal constitution of the 8th Central...
Indirect Taxes
Delhi Customs Seizes 13.1 kg Ganja at IGI Airport; Passenger Arrested
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Delhi Customs at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized...
Company & PMLA
ED Files Supplementary Prosecution Complaint in Alleged Reliance Power Fake Bank Guarantee Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a supplementary prosecution complaint in the ongoing investigation...