Indirect Taxes
VCES Declaration Of BIS Can’t Be Rejected When Pre- and Post-2012 Service Tax Regimes Involve Different ‘Issues’: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench, has allowed the appeal filed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), holding...
Notification
GSTN Enables Opt-Out Facility for Taxpayers Registered Under Rule 14A
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has announced that taxpayers registered under Rule 14A of the GST Rules can now formally opt out of such registration through a newly activated online facility. The opt-out option has been enabled on the GST Portal, providing...
Other Laws
Murder Conviction Can’t Be Sustained Solely on Circumstantial Evidence and S. 27 Recovery: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction in the murder case affirming...
Other Laws
2G Spectrum | Supreme Court Clarifies Start Date for Reserve Price Liability Post-2G Licence Cancellation
In a ruling arising out of the 2G spectrum litigation, the Supreme Court has...
Indirect Taxes
VCES Declaration Of BIS Can’t Be Rejected When Pre- and Post-2012 Service Tax Regimes Involve Different ‘Issues’: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench, has allowed the...
Indirect Taxes
Missing Original Invoices Or Address Can’t Justify Denial of CENVAT Credit: CESTAT
The Kolkata Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has allowed...
Columns
Induction of Third Member to CBIC Likely Only in April; 1993 Batch IRS Officer in Contention
Speculation is rife within North Block that the appointment of a third Member to...
GST
GST Prohibition, Seizure Orders Quashed For Want Of Confiscation Proceedings U/s 67(2): Madras HC
The Madras High Court has set aside prohibition and seizure orders issued against M/s....
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
Invest in Copper ETF with Rs. 10 Only
Copper has emerged as a strategically important metal in the global economy due to...
Money Hacks
Why Silver Prices Are Skyrocketing — And How China’s Export Policy Is Reshaping the Global Market?
Silver prices have surged to multi-year and near-record highs in 2025, significantly outperforming gold...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Dept. Can’t Reject Declared Transaction Value Solely on DRI Alert Without Complying With R. 12: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise & 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
GST Prohibition, Seizure Orders Quashed For Want Of Confiscation Proceedings U/s 67(2): Madras HC
The Madras High Court has set aside prohibition and seizure orders issued against M/s....
GST
Merits Must Prevail Over Technical Delay in GST Late Fee Dispute: Rajasthan HC Allows Appeal Beyond Limitation
The Rajasthan High Court has condoned delay in filing a statutory appeal under the...
GST
Titan Challenges Deemed Supply Provision Under GST: Madras High Court to Examine Taxability of Unreturned Job Work Inputs
In a significant development for the manufacturing and GST ecosystem, Titan Company Limited has...
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
VCES Declaration Of BIS Can’t Be Rejected When Pre- and Post-2012 Service Tax Regimes Involve Different ‘Issues’: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench, has allowed the appeal filed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), holding that its declaration under the Service Tax Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme, 2013 (VCES) could not be rejected merely because earlier...
International Taxation
EU and India Finalise Historic Free Trade Agreement, Creating One of the World’s Largest Trade Zones
In a landmark development for global trade, the European Union and India have concluded...
International Taxation
China Permits 44 Companies To Export Silver For 2026–27
According to a statement issued by China’s Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday, a total...
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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Other Laws
Supreme Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case, Says Trial Courts Must Inform Accused of Right to Legal Aid Before Witness Examination
The Supreme Court of India has granted regular bail to an accused in a...
Company & PMLA
IBC Can’t Be Used to Launder Proceeds of Crime: NCLT Recalls Insolvency Proceedings
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), New Delhi, has recalled the Corporate Insolvency Resolution...
Company & PMLA
ED Attaches Properties Worth Rs. 27.83 Crore in FEMA Probe Linked to Dubai Investments via Hawala
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally seized immovable properties in Dubai worth approximately...
Columns
Buying Dubai Properties Through Cash or Hawala Is a Serious FEMA Violation: What Recent ED Seizures Mean for Indians?
In a significant enforcement action, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified scrutiny on Indian...
GST
GSTN Merges Earlier “Additional Notices & Orders” tab with main “Notices and Orders” section
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has merged the earlier “additional notices &...
Indirect Taxes
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Vedanta’s Appeal Against Denial of Interest on Export Duty Refund
The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice in a civil appeal filed...
GST
Appeal Beyond 4 Months Not Condonable by GST Appellate Authority; Rajasthan HC Clarifies S. 107 Limitation
The Rajasthan High Court has held that Section 107 of the CGST Act prescribes...
Columns
Madras HC to Decide Whether Time Spent in GST Rectification Can Be Excluded from Appeal Limitation; Allahabad HC Has Already Ruled in Assessee’s Favour
A significant question of law under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime—whether the...
GST
No Proof of SCN Service: Supreme Court Quashes GST Demand Order for Breach of Natural Justice
The Supreme Court has set aside a GST demand order of over ₹8.9 crore...
GST
No Interest Liability Under GST If Not Quantified In SCN: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has held that no interest liability under GST if not...
GST
Allahabad HC Upholds Composite Notices but Rules Notices Issued Within 3/6 Months of Adjudication Deadline as Time-Barred
The Allahabad High Court has upheld composite notices but ruled that the notices issued...
GST
Rationalise Fees Prescribed for GSTAT [READ REPRESENTATION]
The Sales Tax Bar Association under the leadership of the President, Sanjay Kunar Sharma...