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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...
Other Laws
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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GST
GST Reforms Aim to Keep the Common Man’s Plate Affordable and Full
In a move aimed at curbing food inflation and ensuring nutritional security for all,...
GST
GSTAT Non-Constitution: Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Recovery Subject To Payment of Rs. 3.53 Crores
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the recovery of interest and penalty amount...
GST
No Orders Permissible Under Omitted Rule 96(10) of CGST Rules Post 8 October 2024: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court has held that no orders are permissible under omitted Rule...
Indirect Taxes
Karimganj Customs Seizes Smuggled Foreign Cigarettes Worth Rs. 1.49 Crore In Assam
In a significant crackdown on cross-border smuggling, officers of the Karimganj Customs Division, with...
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Understanding COFEPOSA Act, 1974: A Legal Overview
The full form of COFEPOSA is Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling...
Indirect Taxes
Navi Mumbai Police Bust Major International Drug Racket; Customs Officer and Two Cops Among 10 Arrested
In a major crackdown, the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch has busted an international drug...
Columns
Legal Guidelines for Electronic Record Seizures in India: Roles of ED, CBI, DRI
In India’s digital-first enforcement landscape, electronic record seizures have become a critical tool for...
Notification
10% Pre-Deposit On Only Penalty For Filing 1st GST Appeal Yet To Be Notified
Taxpayers contesting penalty-only assessments under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime continue to...
Indirect Taxes
Amount Paid Under Protest After Clearance Of Goods Is Not Covered By Unjust Enrichment: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Columns
What Amount Is Levied in GST Audit for Late Filing Fees?
When it comes to compliance under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, timely...
Indirect Taxes
Consultancy Services To The Foreign University/Foreign Group Entity Are Not “Intermediary Services”: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
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CA vs CS vs CMA: Which Profession Should You Choose?
Choosing between Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), and Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA)...