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Writ: A Virtue of Extraordinary Relief
The Article Writ: A Virtue of Extraordinary Relief is written by Rakesh Agarwal, IRS, Joint Commissioner (AR) (Retd), CESTAT, New Delhi.MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS...
Notification
8th Central Pay Commission Issues Notice on Interaction Requests; Limited Slots for Delhi Meetings Due to Heavy Demand
The Eighth Central Pay Commission has issued a notice dated April 24, 2026, informing stakeholders about the overwhelming number of requests received for interaction meetings scheduled between April 28 and April 30, 2026, in Delhi.According to the official communication, the Commission has received a...
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DNA Test Prevails Over Legal Presumption: Supreme Court Denies Child Maintenance Despite S. 112 Protection
The Supreme Court of India has held that where a DNA test conclusively establishes...
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Supreme Court Upholds Invalidity of Pattas on Public Utility Land
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Babu Singh, holding that pattas...
Columns
Writ: A Virtue of Extraordinary Relief
The Article Writ: A Virtue of Extraordinary Relief is written by Rakesh Agarwal, IRS,...
Indirect Taxes
Large-Scale Pan Masala & Tobacco Evasion Worth Rs. 14 Crore Under Health Security Cess Act, 2025: Meerut Court Sends Director to Judicial Custody
The Court of the Remand Magistrate/Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Meerut, has remanded accused Nitin...
Indirect Taxes
Healthcare Services Exempt from Service Tax: Gauhati High Court Quashes Rs. 10.13 Crore Demand Based Solely on Form 26AS Data
The Gauhati High Court has set aside a service tax demand exceeding ₹10.13 crore...
GST
GST Registration Can’t Be Cancelled Retrospectively Without Proposing It In SCN: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed an order cancelling GST registration retrospectively...
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
10 Best Cryptocurrency Apps in India with Low Fees (2026 Edition)
With cryptocurrency adoption steadily rising in India, choosing the right trading app has become...
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....
GST
Whether Assistant Commissioner Can Act as ‘Proper Officer’ Without GST Council Recommendation? Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Rs. 7 Cr Demand
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a demand order of over ₹7 crore,...
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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
Whether Assistant Commissioner Can Act as ‘Proper Officer’ Without GST Council Recommendation? Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Rs. 7 Cr Demand
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a demand order of over ₹7 crore,...
GST
GST Registration Can’t Be Cancelled Retrospectively Without Proposing It In SCN: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed an order cancelling GST registration retrospectively...
GST
GST Cancellation SCN Invalid For Lack of Supporting Documents : Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court set aside a show cause notice issued for...
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
Large-Scale Pan Masala & Tobacco Evasion Worth Rs. 14 Crore Under Health Security Cess Act, 2025: Meerut Court Sends Director to Judicial Custody
The Court of the Remand Magistrate/Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Meerut, has remanded accused Nitin Rajesh to judicial custody till May 8, 2026, in connection with an alleged tax evasion of approximately ₹14 crore involving pan masala and tobacco products under Health Security Cess Act,...
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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Direct Tax
Extended 10-Year Limitation For Initiating Reassessment Inapplicable Without Escaped Income as ‘Asset’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the extended 10-year limitation for initiating reassessment...
Direct Tax
Reassessment Notice Issued With The Approval Of JCIT Is Invalid: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has quashed the reassessment notice issued with the approval of...
Direct Tax
Delhi High Court Bars Reassessment After Four-Year Limit, Cites Full Disclosure Of Prior Year Salary Expenses
The Delhi High Court has quashed the reassessment proceedings after four-year limit on the...
Notification
GST Relief On Milk Powder, Spices, and Tea
Consumers are benefiting from reduced tax rates on everyday essentials such as milk powder,...
Indirect Taxes
Delhi High Court Upholds CBEC Guidelines, Dismisses Plea Challenging Reward Criteria for Anti-Smuggling Informers
The Delhi High Court has dismissed writ petition challenging clause for determination of rewards...
GST
India Tightens GST Scrutiny on Foreign Digital Service Providers: DGGI Targets Non-Compliant Platforms
As India’s digital economy surges, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities are stepping...
GST
Patna High Court Admonishes GST Asst. Commissioner For Tampering With Records, Warns of Strict Disciplinary Action in Future
The Patna High Court has admonished the GST Assistant Commissioner, Ms. Kumari Anu Soni...
Notification
CBIC Directs PSUs on Delay in Providing Records to C&AG Auditor
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has directed Public sector Undertakings...
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GST Officer Booked for Alleged Rs. 1 Crore Dowry Demand in Lucknow
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) officer in Lucknow has been booked following allegations...
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Justice Yashwant Varma In-House Committee Submits Report: What Are CJI Sanjiv Khanna’s Options Now?
The Supreme Court’s in-house committee probing the serious allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, then...
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Good News For Rs. 50 Lakh to Rs. 1 Crore Income-Earners
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially notified the Income Tax Return...
Direct Tax
Income Tax Penalty Can’t Be Imposed For Cash Repayment Of Loan on Lender’s Instruction To Curb Interest Escalation: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the penalty under section 273B of the...