Indirect Taxes
Freight Margin on Cargo Space Not Taxable: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside substantial service tax demands holding that profit margins...
Direct Tax
CBDT Clarifies Authority for Condonation of Delay in Form 10A Filings
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that the jurisdictional Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (PCIT) or Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) are responsible for condoning delays in filing Form 10A under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.The circular...
Other Laws
No Right to Appointment from Unfilled Vacancy Due to Non-Joining: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a candidate cannot claim appointment to a government...
Other Laws
Relaxation in TET Doesn’t Bar Reserved Candidates from Open Category Selection Based on Merit: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that candidates belonging to reserved categories who avail relaxation...
Indirect Taxes
Freight Margin on Cargo Space Not Taxable: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Total CENVAT Credit Refers Only to Common Credit, Not Credit Exclusively Used for Dutiable Goods: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench has allowed appeals filed...
Indirect Taxes
Wilful Misstatement in Availing SEIS Benefits Invokes S. 28AAA: CESTAT Upholds Customs Duty Recovery
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench, has upheld the...
GST
Arrest Held Illegal for Recording ‘Reasons to Believe’ After Authorization Under CGST Act: Allahabad High Court Orders Immediate Release
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the immediate release of a GST accused, holding...
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
CESTAT Dismisses Sun Pharma Appeal on Drawback Recovery, Cites Lack of Jurisdiction Under Customs Act
The Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
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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
Arrest Held Illegal for Recording ‘Reasons to Believe’ After Authorization Under CGST Act: Allahabad High Court Orders Immediate Release
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the immediate release of a GST accused, holding...
GST
Documentary Nature of Evidence: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail in Rs. 32.66 Crore Fake ITC Fraud Case
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Vikas Singh, who was accused of...
GST
GST Registration Cancellation Invalid Without Proper Service of Notice: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has quashed the cancellation of GST registration holding that the...
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
Freight Margin on Cargo Space Not Taxable: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside substantial service tax demands holding that profit margins earned from booking and selling cargo space are not liable to service tax, and reimbursable expenses cannot be included in...
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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International Taxation
Trump Signs “One Big Beautiful Bill” into Law in Independence Day Ceremony
President Trump signs the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” extending 2017 tax cuts, reducing safety-net programs, and boosting defense and immigration spending. Critics say it favors the wealthy and raises the national debt.
Money Hacks
Entities with Foreign Investment Must File FLA Return with RBI by July 15, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a reminder to all eligible entities regarding the mandatory filing of the Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA Return) for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.
Company & PMLA
ED Attaches Rs. 34 Crore Assets of Actor Ranya Rao in Gold Smuggling Case
Actor Accused of Running International Gold Smuggling Syndicate; ED Identifies Rs. 55.62 Crore as Proceeds of Crime.
GST
GST Registration Made Mandatory for Online Sellers from Day One
E-commerce sellers must register for GST from the first day of operations; service providers may be exempt under specific conditions.
Indirect Taxes
CBIC Unveils GST Credit Without IEC, Webform Rollout, Digital Uploads to Boost Ease of Doing Business
CBIC’s latest digital push enables GST credit on SEZ purchases without IEC, introduces Excel-based import data uploads, phases out service centre forms
Notification
CBIC’s 19th Customs Consultative Group Meeting in Bengaluru Charts Key Trade Facilitation Measures
New SOPs, industry inputs, and inter-agency collaboration drive CBIC’s vision for responsive customs governance
Indirect Taxes
Woman Alleges Gold Confiscated By Customs Without Furnishing Documents; Kerala HC Allows Instalment Relief
Women Claims Violation of Natural Justice; Court Permits Penalty Payment in Six Monthly Instalments
GST
SBI Cards Served Rs. 81.93 Crore GST Show Cause Notice for Alleged ITC Irregularities
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities have issued a Show Cause Notice to SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd., raising allegations of wrongful Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims amounting to ₹81.93 crore.
GST
Contempt Proceedings Initiated Against GST Officials in Alleged Illegal Detention Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Court takes strong stance against obstruction of justice, demands names of erring officials
International Taxation
USA Presses India on ‘Red Line’ Agricultural Commodities in Trade Talks
As Washington seeks greater access for farm exports, New Delhi holds firm on protecting domestic agriculture
GST
GST on Flights in India
Simplified Taxation Brings Clarity and Benefits for Passengers and Businesses
Notification
UAE Expands Golden Visa Program to Attract Global Talent in Healthcare, Education, Gaming, and Luxury Sectors
In a major policy expansion aimed at enhancing its global competitiveness and drawing high-skilled professionals, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced five new categories under its Golden Visa program.