GST
Composite GST SCN for Multiple Years Held Unsustainable: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has set aside a GST show cause notice (SCN) holding that a composite notice covering multiple assessment years is legally...
Notification
New Tax Framework Under HSNS Cess Act 2025; CBIC Issues SOP Issued for Officers
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) under the newly enacted Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025, marking a major step toward strengthening India’s tax framework.The SOP provides detailed guidelines for tax...
Other Laws
Dying Declaration Can Be Relied Upon If Certified by Doctor: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Strikes Down 3-Month Limit for Maternity Leave to Adoptive Mothers
The Supreme Court has struck down the 3 month limit for maternity leave to...
GST
Composite GST SCN for Multiple Years Held Unsustainable: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has set aside a GST show cause notice (SCN) holding...
Columns
New Income Tax Act, 2025 to Take Effect from April 1, 2026, Introducing Simplified “Tax Year” System
India is set to usher in a major overhaul of its direct tax framework...
GST
2 Year Limitation Period Prescribed For Claiming IGST Refunds Is Mandatory: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that the two-year limitation period prescribed under Section...
GST
AI-Generated Fake Case Laws in GST SCN: Allahabad HC Stays GST Proceedings Over Electricity Charges
The Allahabad High Court has stayed GST proceedings while also granting interim relief in...
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
Unexplained 435-Day Delay Leads to Dismissal of Tax Revision Petition: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Sales Tax Revision Petition, refusing to condone...
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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
Composite GST SCN for Multiple Years Held Unsustainable: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has set aside a GST show cause notice (SCN) holding...
GST
2 Year Limitation Period Prescribed For Claiming IGST Refunds Is Mandatory: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that the two-year limitation period prescribed under Section...
GST
AI-Generated Fake Case Laws in GST SCN: Allahabad HC Stays GST Proceedings Over Electricity Charges
The Allahabad High Court has stayed GST proceedings while also granting interim relief in...
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
Unexplained 435-Day Delay Leads to Dismissal of Tax Revision Petition: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Sales Tax Revision Petition, refusing to condone a substantial delay of 435 days in filing the appeal.The bench of Justice S.G. Pandit and Justice K.V. Aravind found the explanation unconvincing and unsupported by evidence.The case arose under...
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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Columns
How Capital Gains Account Scheme Helped a Hyderabad Seller Save Over ₹10 Lakh in Taxes
Gains from the sale of property in India are subject to capital gains tax,...
Opportunities
Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG Turn to Criminal Lawyers Amid Rising Regulatory and Enforcement Risks
The global professional services industry is witnessing a profound transformation as criminal lawyers emerge...
Other Laws
Gujarat High Court Orders Arrest of Foreign Vessel on Non-Working Court Day Over Unpaid Bunker Dues
The Gujarat High Court has ordered the arrest of the foreign vessel MV Zheng...
GST
In GST, Only a Formal Order Brings Closure — Pre-SCN Payments Hold No Legal Finality: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that in GST, only a formal order brings closure...
Notification
India’s Exports Rise 5.23% in April–July 2025, Driven by Engineering and Electronic Goods
India’s merchandise and services exports registered a robust performance in the first four months...
Direct Tax
Income Tax Act 2025 To Be Applicable From April 2026
In a landmark development for India’s fiscal framework, the Income Tax Act 2025 has...
GST
GST 2.0: GoM Approves Scrapping Of 12%, 28% GST Slabs
In a landmark move aimed at simplifying India’s indirect tax regime, the Group of...
Other Laws
Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill, 2025: Modi Calls it a Step Towards Innovation and Youth Protection
Both Houses of Parliament have passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill,...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Modifies Stray Dog Order, Allows Release After Vaccination and Deworming
The Supreme Court on Friday eased its earlier directions on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR,...
Indirect Taxes
Interest on Delayed Duty Payment Not Refundable Under GST Transitional Provisions: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that interest...
Other Laws
‘Wink for Favour’: Women Lawyers’ Body Rebukes Ex-Judge Katju Over Misogynistic Remark
The Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) has strongly condemned former Supreme Court judge,...
GST
Seizure of Cash During Search Is Illegal: Supreme Court Dismisses GST Dept. Review Petition
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the Department’s review petition challenging the Delhi...