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Conviction for Kidnapping to Murder Can’t Be Ordered Without Charge: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused in a murder case, ruling that a trial court cannot convict an accused...
Notification
GSTAT Issues Detailed Filing Instructions for Appeals; Clarifies Document Requirements and Pre-Deposit Rules
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, has issued comprehensive instructions governing the filing of appeals through Form APL-05. The circular, dated March 10, 2025, aims to streamline the appellate process and reduce procedural defects...
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Functional Disability Must Reflect Actual Loss of Earning Capacity, Not Just Medical Percentage: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that functional disability for compensation purposes must reflect the...
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Defaulting Borrowers Can’t Abuse IBC Provisions To Stall Recovery Proceedings Under SARFAESI Act: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that defaulting borrowers cannot abuse provisions of the...
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Conviction for Kidnapping to Murder Can’t Be Ordered Without Charge: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused in a murder...
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Penal Rent for Retaining Staff Quarters Can Be Adjusted Against Gratuity: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a public sector employer can adjust penal rent...
Notification
CBDT Releases Comprehensive FAQs to Guide Transition to Income-tax Act, 2025
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a detailed compendium of Frequently...
Notification
GSTAT Issues Detailed Filing Instructions for Appeals; Clarifies Document Requirements and Pre-Deposit Rules
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), under the Department of Revenue, Ministry...
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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...
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Functional Disability Must Reflect Actual Loss of Earning Capacity, Not Just Medical Percentage: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that functional disability for compensation purposes must reflect the...
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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
GST | Mere Uploading on Portal is NOT ‘Service of Notice’: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has permitted the filing of a delayed appeal under the...
GST
Whether ITC Can Be Denied Due to Supplier’s GST Filing Error? Madras HC Answers
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court while addressing the question whether Input Tax...
GST
Rs. 159 Crore GST Dispute | Supreme Court Allows Reduced Pre-Deposit of Rs. 3.5 Crore
The Supreme Court has permitted a reduced pre-deposit of Rs. 3.5 crore while staying...
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
CESTAT Upholds Penalty on Transporter Despite SVLDRS Settlement by Main Accused in Excise Evasion Case
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench, has held that settlement of a dispute by the main noticee under the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDRS) does not automatically absolve co-noticees of liability. The bench of Satendra Vikram Singh...
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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Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President of India, Cites Health Reasons [READ RESIGNATION]
Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from the post of Vice President of India with immediate...
Indirect Taxes
Here Is Why Calcutta HC Intruded In Customs Classification Of Import Of Prawn Feed?
Orders, Tribunal’s Decision and Adjudication Proceedings Set Aside; Labels Action as Jurisdictional Overreach and...
Columns
Viral Reddit Post Sparks Debate on Tax Fairness and UPI Refusals by Small Vendors
A Reddit post by an exasperated Indian salaried worker has gone viral, tapping into...
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Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Custodial Torture in Kupwara, Awards Rs. 50 Lakh Compensation
In a landmark judgment invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 136 read with Article...
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“Is He Your Friend? He Is Still Justice Varma”: CJI Rebukes Lawyer for Lack of Decorum in Cash Row Hearing
SC Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Seeking FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma in Cash...
Columns
Income Tax Refunds Soar 474% Since FY14 as Processing Time Drops by Over 80%
India’s income tax ecosystem has seen a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with...
Columns
New Income Tax Bill Retains Controversial Powers Allowing Tax Officials to Access Emails, Social Media During Raids
Lok Sabha Panel Retains Provisions Allowing Tax Officers to Access Emails and Social Media...
Notification
DGGST to Host Nationwide Interactive Session on GST Demand Notices and Adjudication Reforms
In a significant step towards streamlining tax administration and enhancing the Ease of Doing...
Notification
Govt Withdraws Polo Horse Import Duty Exemption One Day After Granting It
In a surprising turn of events, the Central Government has rolled back a customs...
Columns
Money Laundering Red Flags: Key Indicators
As financial crimes grow increasingly sophisticated, Indian regulators and enforcement agencies have heightened their...
Columns
How to Withdraw Money from a Credit Card Without Fees in India?
Withdrawing money from a credit card in India usually comes with high costs, including...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Frowns On Service Tax Dept. For Illegally Withholding Refund Despite Accepted Appellate Order
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai Bench, has come down...