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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....
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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...
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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,...
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After a high-octane first day marked by back-to-back banger sessions, thought-provoking discussions and an...
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BPCL’s Plea Against ₹10.7 Crore Arbitral Award to Haldia Petrochemicals Rejected by Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (BPCL) plea to set...
Columns
Trump Tariff and Israel-Iran War Double Blow to Indian Basmati Exports, Rs 3,000 Crore Orders Stuck Amid Crisis
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, coupled with the lingering impact of former...
Indirect Taxes
Rs. 50K Penalty Imposed On Customs Broker For Failing To Report Discrepancies In Import Consignments: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai, has...
Indirect Taxes
Vedanta Denied Interest on Rs. 7.12 Crore Customs Refund: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has denied...
Indirect Taxes
DRI Arrests Trader for Evading Rs 42 Crore Customs Duty on Walnut Imports
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a 31-year-old trader from Vashi for...
Notification
Senior Citizens Welfare Fund Interest Rate Lowers Down to 3.35% for FY 2024–25
The Ministry of Finance has announced that deposits made under the Senior Citizens Welfare...
Notification
NPCI Launches Real-Time PAN-Bank Verification to Speed Up Tax Refunds, Enhance Security
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has rolled out a new digital infrastructure...
Columns
Are Luxury Watches ‘Personal Effects’? Customs Grapples with Smuggling Tactics
Indian Customs is facing a growing challenge in dealing with the import of ultra-luxury...
Notification
CBDT Grants Tax Deduction Relief To IFSC Units On These Payments From 1 July 2025
The Ministry of Finance has issued a notification exempting payments made to International Financial...
GST
Orissa HC Adjourns GSTAT Judicial Member Selection Case; Listed in 23rd Cause List Despite Portal Showing 30/06/2025 Erroneously
The Orissa High Court has adjourned the matter pertaining to the selection of Judicial...
Notification
DGFT Imposes Import Restriction on Certain Precious Metal Alloys Containing Gold
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued...
Notification
Sitharaman Tells CBIC for Swift Tax Investigations, Faster Refunds, and Business-Friendly GST Reforms
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged senior officials of the Central Board...