Indirect Taxes
Absence of Recovery Mechanism Fatal to Demand: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh Bench, has allowed the appeal, setting aside a demand of ₹1.48 lakh along with...
Notification
India Tightens FDI Rules for Bordering Nations, Expands Oversight on Beneficial Ownership
In a significant move aimed at strengthening economic security and enhancing regulatory oversight, the Government of India has revised its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy concerning investments originating from countries that share land borders with India.The changes, announced through Press Note by the Department...
Other Laws
Employer-Provided Group Insurance Can’t Be Deducted from Motor Accident Compensation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that compensation received by dependants under an...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Allows Graduate Anganwadi Workers to Compete in 29% ICDS Supervisor Quota
The Supreme Court has ruled that Anganwadi Workers possessing a graduate degree are eligible...
Indirect Taxes
Absence of Recovery Mechanism Fatal to Demand: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh Bench, has allowed the...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Clears Telecom Credit Row: Indus Towers Wins Big on CENVAT Claims
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh Bench, has ruled in...
Notification
Govt. Makes EPCES Membership Mandatory for SEZ Units; Renewal Drive for 2026–27 Announced
The Government of India has reiterated that membership with the Export Promotion Council for...
Indirect Taxes
Companies Located Outside India To Be Treated As Distinct Person And Transaction Between Them Amounts To Export Of Service: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
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
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....
Columns
RBI Tightens Bank Lending Norms for Stock Brokers
In a major regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a...
Indirect Taxes
Telecom Towers are “Goods,” Not Immovable Property: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Chandigarh has ruled in favor...
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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
Orissa HC Quashes GST Demand Against Construction Firm, Orders Fresh Hearing
The Orissa High Court has set aside a service tax demand imposed on Jharkhand-based...
GST
DGGI May Recommend ED Probe in Rs. 10,000 Cr Online Gaming Transactions Linked to Fino Payments Bank; Telangana HC Reserves Order on CEO’s Arrest
The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) may soon recommend a...
GST
Typographical Error in GSTR-1 Can’t Deny IGST Refund on Exports; SC Upholds Gujarat HC Ruling
The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with a Gujarat High Court judgment directing...
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
Absence of Recovery Mechanism Fatal to Demand: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh Bench, has allowed the appeal, setting aside a demand of ₹1.48 lakh along with interest and penalty, holding that the case was barred by limitation and unsustainable on merits.The Bench comprising Judicial Member S.S....
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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ICAI Launches Handbook on Inspection, Search, Seizure and Arrest under GST to Aid Tax Professionals
ICAI Launches Handbook on Inspection, Search, Seizure and Arrest under GST to Aid Tax...
Notification
CII Unveils Comprehensive Reform Agenda to Fast-Track India’s Economic Transformation
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday rolled out a sweeping set of...
Notification
CIBIL Score Not Mandatory for First-Time Loan Seekers, Clarifies Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry has clarified that banks cannot reject loan applications from first-time borrowers...
Other Laws
Madras High Court Upholds Bank’s Fraud Classification Despite MSME Protection Plea
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has upheld Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank’s...
GST
Arbitrator’s Direction Against GAIL on Rs. 2.27 Crore GST Reimbursement Quashed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has set aside a portion of an arbitral award directing...
GST
AP High Court Quashes Illegal GST Recovery; Orders Refund of Rs. 12.92 Lakh
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside a best judgment assessment order issued...
GST
Pre-Deposit Refund Can’t Be Denied on Technical Grounds, Amounts to ‘Undue Enrichment’: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Department...
GST
Allegations Based On Documentary, Digital Evidence: Telangana High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in GST ITC Fraud Case
The Telangana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to two partners of M/s Keshaan...
Company & PMLA
Patna High Court Grants Bail in Illegal Sand Mining–Linked Money Laundering Case
The Patna High Court has granted bail in a high-profile money laundering case connected...
Columns
How the Income Tax Department tracks your money in 2025: AIS, SFT & AI?
India’s Income Tax Department (ITD) now watches financial footprints with a blend of mandatory...
Columns
How Much Cash Can You Keep at Home in India? 2026
There is no statutory upper limit on how much Indian currency a resident can...
Direct Tax
Technology That Helps Income Tax Department Track Hidden Cash and Gold at Homes
The Income Tax Department in India has quietly built a powerful technology system to...