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 held that the mere presence of an asterisk mark against...
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
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...
Indirect Taxes
VoIP Phones with Video & Data Capabilities Classifiable under CTH 8517 62 90; IBM India Denied Customs Exemption: CESTAT
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Under RCM Payable on ‘Bonus Payments’ Linked to Performance: CESTAT
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
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....
Indirect Taxes
Film & Media Courses Qualify as ‘Vocational Training’, Service Tax Exemption Allowed: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
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
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...
News Updates
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 held that the mere presence of an asterisk mark against specified services approved for a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) unit cannot be a ground to deny service tax exemption or...
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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Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Refund on Govt. Construction Services Allowed: CESTAT Rules on Unjust Enrichment, MES as Proper Claimant
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has held that...
Other Laws
Conversion to Christianity Bars SC/ST Act Protection: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a person who has converted to Christianity cannot...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Flags Systemic Bias in Army’s Permanent Commission Process for Women Officers
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has highlighted systemic and structural...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Grants Pension Relief to Women Air Force Officers
The Supreme Court has granted major relief to Short Service Commission Women Officers (SSCWOs)...
Company & PMLA
NCLAT Allows Adani Enterprises Rs. 14,543 Crore Jaiprakash Associates RP to Proceed, Rejects Vedanta Ltd’s Stay Plea
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Tuesday declined to halt the implementation...
Notification
Bengaluru CGST | GST Backlog Appeals Deadline Fixed at June 30, 2026
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Central Tax, Bengaluru Zone, has issued...
Direct Tax
Tax-Practising Community Trusts Can’t Be Denied Registration for Lack of ‘Irrevocability Clause’ Under Income-tax Act: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has held that charitable trusts of tax-practising communities cannot be...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Can’t Override FSSAI Clearance: Bombay High Court Quashes Seizure of Areca Nuts
The Bombay High Court has quashed the seizure of imported roasted areca nuts, set...
Direct Tax
Technical Glitch Can’t Deny Tax Relief Under SVLDRS: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court emphasized that technical glitch cannot deny tax relief under Sabka...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Remands Case Over Disputed Taxability of Software Licence Fees in Rs. 24.8 Lakh Service Tax Refund Claim
The Bangalore Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has remanded...
Indirect Taxes
Can NBFCs Claim Tax Credit on Recovery Agents? CESTAT Says Yes
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench, has ruled that...
GST
Cost-Sharing in Joint Advertising Is Not Taxable as ‘Sponsorship Service’: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has clarified...