Indirect Taxes
Delivery of Research Reports Abroad Constitutes ‘Part Performance’, Qualifies as Export: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad Bench has held that delivery of research reports and scientific outputs to foreign clients...
Notification
Income Tax Dept. Denies Conducting Search, Terms Allegations of Political Confinement as Baseless
The Income Tax Department has categorically denied allegations that its officials conducted any search operation or unlawfully confined a political leader in Tamil Nadu, calling such claims “entirely baseless and factually incorrect.” The clarification comes in response to a social media post dated April 20,...
Other Laws
Essential Qualification Can’t Be Substituted by Higher Degree; Appointment Without Required Experience Invalid: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has held that essential eligibility conditions prescribed in recruitment...
Other Laws
No Interfere in Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate: Supreme Court Stresses Restraint in Allegations Against Judges
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals filed by Advocate Nilesh C. Ojha, declining to interfere...
Indirect Taxes
Delivery of Research Reports Abroad Constitutes ‘Part Performance’, Qualifies as Export: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad Bench has held that...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Valuation: CESTAT Quashes Export Value Enhancement for Violation of Natural Justice, Remands Matter
The Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
SEZ Units Entitled to Service Tax Refund Even on ‘Asterisk-Marked’ Services: CESTAT Quashes Denial for Lack of Evidence
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
GST
Service of GST SCN & Orders at Old Address Despite Updated GST Registration Violates Natural Justice: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that service of notices and orders at an...
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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...
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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....
Indirect Taxes
SEZ Units Entitled to Service Tax Refund on Input Services Used in Authorised Operations: CESTAT Chennai Allows Nokia India’s Appeal
While reaffirming the scope of refund benefits available to Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units,...
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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
Service of GST SCN & Orders at Old Address Despite Updated GST Registration Violates Natural Justice: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that service of notices and orders at an...
GST
GST Arrest: Allahabad HC Allows Habeas Corpus Despite Its Earlier Bail Rejection & Pending SLP Before SC
In a striking development raising critical questions on the scope of constitutional remedies in...
GST
GST Registration Can Be Cancelled for Fake ITC Claims Without Proof of Goods Movement: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has upheld the cancellation of GST registration where the taxpayer...
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
Delivery of Research Reports Abroad Constitutes ‘Part Performance’, Qualifies as Export: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad Bench has held that delivery of research reports and scientific outputs to foreign clients constitutes “part performance” of service outside India, thereby qualifying such services as export under the Export of Service Rules, 2005. The...
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,...
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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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GST
GST Applicable On Residential Bookings Made Before Completion Certificate: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is...
Notification
CBDT Orders Income Tax Offices To Remain Open on March 29-31, 2025, for Financial Year-End Processing
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of...
Indirect Taxes
Inauguration of Customs Office at Vizhinjam Port
Shri S.K Rahman, Chief Commissioner of Central Taxes and Customs inaugurated the Customs Office...
Direct Tax
Income Tax Officials Can’t Access Personal Emails, Social Media Of Assessees: MoS Pankaj Chaudhary Clarifies
The Government of India has categorically stated that Income Tax officials will not have...
Direct Tax
Redevelopment Flat Value Not To Be Taxed U/s 56(2)(X) Of Income Tax Act: ITAT
The Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that redevelopment flat...
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Taxability of Mutual Funds in India
Mutual funds have become one of the most popular investment avenues in India due...
Other Laws
Foreign Origin Gold Smuggling: Patna High Court Upholds COFEPOSA Detention Order
The Patna High Court has upheld the detention order under Conservation of Foreign Exchange...
Columns
Understanding Taxability Of Eidi in India
What is Eidi?Eidi, also known as Eidiyah or Eidhi, is a traditional gift given...
GST
GST Amnesty Scheme: Deadline Approaches for Waiver on Penalty & Interest
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued a crucial reminder for taxpayers...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Officials Rescue Endangered Monkeys Smuggled from Malaysia to Bengaluru
Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) intercepted a shocking case of wildlife smuggling...
Indirect Taxes
India Slaps Samsung with $601 Million Tax Demand Over Alleged Tariff Evasion
In a significant tax dispute, India has ordered Samsung and its top executives to...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable By IPL Franchise On Central Rights Income In Franchise Agreement : CESTAT
The Delhi bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set...