Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Remands Case Over Disputed Taxability of Software Licence Fees in Rs. 24.8 Lakh Service Tax Refund Claim
The Bangalore Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has remanded the case over disputed taxability of software licence fees in...
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
CESTAT Remands Case Over Disputed Taxability of Software Licence Fees in Rs. 24.8 Lakh Service Tax Refund Claim
The Bangalore Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has remanded...
Indirect Taxes
Can NBFCs Claim Tax Credit on Recovery Agents? CESTAT Says Yes
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench, has ruled that...
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
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...
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...
GST
Cost-Sharing in Joint Advertising Is Not Taxable as ‘Sponsorship Service’: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has clarified...
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
Cost-Sharing in Joint Advertising Is Not Taxable as ‘Sponsorship Service’: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has clarified...
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...
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
CESTAT Remands Case Over Disputed Taxability of Software Licence Fees in Rs. 24.8 Lakh Service Tax Refund Claim
The Bangalore Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has remanded the case over disputed taxability of software licence fees in Rs. 24.8 lakh service tax refund claim.The bench of D. M. Misra (Judicial Member) observed that the rejection of claims...
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
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.
GST
Fake Aadhaar, PAN Used to Float 100+ Bogus Firms in Rs. 1000 Crore GST Fraud, 5 Arrested In Meerut
Five arrested in Meerut; accused used forged documents to claim fraudulent GST input tax credit
Company & PMLA
Insolvency Proceedings Can’t Undermine PMLA Actions: NCLT
Tribunal rejects dissolution plea of Shakti Bhog Snacks, says IBC cannot override ongoing money laundering probe under PMLA.
Indirect Taxes
Rajasthan High Court Stays CBIC Circular Assigning Function To Officer; Final Hearing Scheduled
The court to decide whether Circular no. 3/3/2017 dated 05.07.2017, by which CBIC has assigned functions to various officers including permission of summon under Section 70, is valid ?
Tax Experts
A Legal Commentary on Customs Dept. Authority Post-Clearance under Epsilon Ruling
A Detailed Analysis from the Epsilon Eye Care Case (CESTAT, Mumbai – Final Order No. 86035-86038/2025)
Indirect Taxes
CBIC Tightens Customs Scrutiny on Plastic Imports Under New EPR Norms
Importers of plastic raw materials must show proof of registration on the EPR portal as per amended Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2024.
Money Hacks
NRIs Can Now Use UPI with International Numbers: RBI and NPCI Enable Major Fintech Leap
Non-Resident Indians can now make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions using international mobile numbers.
GST
GST Registration Can’t Be Cancelled Without Proper Notice: Bombay High Court
Court slams tax department for issuing vague show-cause notice devoid of details; says natural justice was violated
Indirect Taxes
US-Vietnam Trade Deal Sparks Turmoil in Asian Markets; Indian Exporters Urged to Proceed with Caution: GTRI
GTRI warns Indian exporters of potential risks amid US-Vietnam trade upheaval; urges caution in ongoing India-US trade negotiations
GST
Arunachal Sees Rs. 1200 Crore GST Boost
State crosses Rs. 1200 crore GST revenue mark; officials, entrepreneurs honoured during 8th GST Day celebrations in Itanagar