Indirect Taxes
Mere Issuance Of Order Doesn’t Amount To Valid Communication Unless Supported By Evidence: CESTAT
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has remanded a dispute involving service tax refund claims, emphasizing that...
Notification
NFRA Flags Deficiencies in 6 More Audit Firms
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has released six fresh inspection reports highlighting significant shortcomings in the functioning of major audit firms, including Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Walker Chandiok & Co, and Singhi & Co. The findings point to gaps in quality control frameworks and...
Other Laws
Re-Determination of Land Compensation Can Be Based on Appellate Court Awards, Clarifies Scope of S. 28-A: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has held that re-determination of compensation under Section 28-A...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Holds Renewable Energy Incentive Must Benefit Generators, Not Be Adjusted in Tariff
The Supreme Court of India has held that Generation-Based Incentives (GBI) provided by the...
Indirect Taxes
Mere Issuance Of Order Doesn’t Amount To Valid Communication Unless Supported By Evidence: CESTAT
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
GST
GST | Composite Notice for 6 FY Against Hindustan Zinc Stayed: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has stayed the composite notice for 6 Financial Years (FY)...
GST
GST | Special Audit Can’t Be Reopened Once Completed: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has refused to order a supplementary audit and held that...
Direct Tax
Section 197 Certificate Applies to Entire Assessment Year: High Court of Madhya Pradesh Dismisses Revenue’s TDS Default Claims Against NHAI
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has held that a certificate issued under Section...
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...
Columns
ITC Demands Based on GSTR-2A & GSTR-3B Mismatch Under Scrutiny: Case Laws That Limits on Departmental Action
In recent times, taxpayers across India have increasingly faced substantial tax demands arising solely...
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 | Composite Notice for 6 FY Against Hindustan Zinc Stayed: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has stayed the composite notice for 6 Financial Years (FY)...
Columns
ITC Demands Based on GSTR-2A & GSTR-3B Mismatch Under Scrutiny: Case Laws That Limits on Departmental Action
In recent times, taxpayers across India have increasingly faced substantial tax demands arising solely...
Columns
Supreme Court Clarifies GBI Not Part of Tariff; Opens Fresh GST Debate for Power Sector
The Supreme Court in the case of Southern Power Distribution Company Of Andhra Pradesh...
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
Mere Issuance Of Order Doesn’t Amount To Valid Communication Unless Supported By Evidence: CESTAT
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has remanded a dispute involving service tax refund claims, emphasizing that mere issuance of an order does not amount to valid communication unless supported by evidence.The bench of Dr. D.M. Misra...
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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Columns
LTCG Exemption on Property Sale: Is Investment in Two Houses Allowed in FY 2024–25?
As the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Financial Year 2024–25 inches...
Columns
The Harsh Reality Of Junior Advocates in India: Fees, Long Working Hours
In India, the legal profession is often glamorized through portrayals of high-profile lawyers arguing...
Other Laws
Historic: Tamil Nadu Enacts 10 Bills Without Governor’s Assent
Tamil Nadu Enacts 10 Bills Without Governor's Assent: In a first for India, the...
Columns
Understanding TDS on Legal Fees: Section 194J
Yes, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is applicable on legal fees in India under...
Case Compilation
Customs Weekly Flashback: 06 To 12 April 2025
Customs weekly flashback for the period 06 to 12 April 2025.Delhi High CourtImproper Gold...
Case Compilation
GST Weekly Flashback: 06 To 12 April 2025
Goods and Service Tax (GST) weekly flashback for the period 06 to 12 April...
Case Compilation
AAR Weekly Flashback: 06 To 12 April 2025
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) weekly flashback for the period 06 to 12 April...
Case Compilation
Direct Tax Weekly Flashback: 06 To 12 April 2025
The Direct Tax Weekly Flashback for the period from 06 to 12 April 2025Supreme...
GST
Real Estate Business To Pay 18% GST On Consideration Received From Home Buyers: AAR
The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that real estate business to...
GST
18% GST On Supply Of Reconstruction, Maintenance, Housekeeping And Security To Railways: AAR
The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that 18% goods and service...
GST
Wrongful GST ITC: Supreme Court Revives Criminal Proceedings Against CA Accused Of Defrauding Foreign Company
The Supreme Court had revived criminal proceedings against Chartered Accountant (CA) accused of defrauding...
GST
GST Payable On Biotech’s Cancer Test: AAR
The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that Goods and Service Tax...