Direct Tax
DDT vs DTAA: Can Dividend Distribution Tax on Companies Be Reduced Using Treaty Rates? Bombay High Court Says No
The Bombay High Court has delivered a significant ruling clarifying the legal position on whether Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) can be reduced by invoking...
Notification
CBDT Corrects Errors in Income-tax Rules, 2026 Through Corrigendum to March 20 Notification
The Ministry of Finance, through the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has issued a corrigendum dated April 16, 2026, correcting errors in the newly notified Income-tax Rules, 2026. The corrigendum amends the earlier notification (G.S.R. 198(E) dated March 20, 2026) and addresses multiple...
Other Laws
Courts Can’t Examine Merits While Deciding Plea for Amendment of Plaint; Legal Heirs Can Raise Bona Fide Need Based on Subsequent Events
The Supreme Court has held that courts cannot delve into the merits of a...
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Misbranding Allegations Require Trial: Rajasthan High Court Refuses to Quash Drugs Act Case
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings under...
Direct Tax
DDT vs DTAA: Can Dividend Distribution Tax on Companies Be Reduced Using Treaty Rates? Bombay High Court Says No
The Bombay High Court has delivered a significant ruling clarifying the legal position on...
GST
Affiliation Fees Not Taxable Under GST: Bombay High Court Quashes Rs. 16.90 Crore GST Demand on University of Mumbai
The Bombay High Court has set aside a GST demand of over Rs. 16.90...
GST
Madhya Pradesh Launches Statewide Scrutiny & Audit Drive for Composition Taxpayers from May 1, 2026
The Office of the Commissioner of Commercial Tax, Madhya Pradesh has issued detailed instructions...
GST
GST Demand on PSLC Transactions Quashed, Says Liability Can’t Be Shifted Without RBI Clarification: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has quashed a GST demand order passed against...
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....
Other Laws
S. 225 BNSS Compliance Mandatory Before Issuing Process; Jurisdiction Must Be Determined at Threshold: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that compliance with Section 225 is a primary and...
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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
Affiliation Fees Not Taxable Under GST: Bombay High Court Quashes Rs. 16.90 Crore GST Demand on University of Mumbai
The Bombay High Court has set aside a GST demand of over Rs. 16.90...
GST
Madhya Pradesh Launches Statewide Scrutiny & Audit Drive for Composition Taxpayers from May 1, 2026
The Office of the Commissioner of Commercial Tax, Madhya Pradesh has issued detailed instructions...
GST
GST Demand on PSLC Transactions Quashed, Says Liability Can’t Be Shifted Without RBI Clarification: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has quashed a GST demand order passed against...
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
Classification of ‘Lip Seal’ as Rubber Product, Not Automobile Part; Extended Limitation Can’t Be Invoked in Interpretation Disputes: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has held that “lip seals” are classifiable as rubber products and not as automobile parts, while also setting aside the invocation of the extended period of limitation in the absence of...
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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Opportunities
Mock Test Papers Series I & Series II For CA Final Students Appearing In May 2025 Examinations
The Board of Studies is commencing Mock Test Papers Series – I from March...
Drafts
Income Tax Notice for Salaried Employees: SAMPLE
Here's a sample of an income tax notice for salaried employees. INCOME TAX DEPARTMENTOffice of...
Direct Tax
Direct Tax Weekly Flashback: 16 to 22 February 2025
Direct Tax Weekly Flashback for the period 16 to 22 February 2025.Delhi High CourtAssurances...
GST
Pre-Deposit For Appeal Under GST: Case Compilation
This compilation presents a curated selection of landmark cases that address the nuances of...
Indirect Taxes
Indirect Tax Weekly Flashback: 16 to 22 February 2025
Indirect Tax Weekly Flashback for the period 16 to 22 February 2025.Delhi High Court Delhi...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Weekly Flashback: 16 to 22 February 2025
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Weekly Flashback for the period 16...
GST
GST Weekly Flashback: 16 to 22 February 2025
Goods and Service Tax (GST) Weekly Flashback for the period 16 to 22 February...
Notification
BREAKING | BCI Welcomes Govt’s Decision To Revise Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025
The Bar Council of India (CBI) has welcomed the government’s decision to revise Advocates...
Notification
Shaktikanta Das Appointed Principal Secretary to PM Modi: Former RBI Governor Takes Key Role
Former RBI Governor and retired IAS officer Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal...
Direct Tax
This Is Why Bombay High Court Quashes Income Tax Reassessment Against Indusind Media
The Bombay High Court has quashed the income tax reassessment against Indusind Media.The bench of...
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US Supreme Court Social Media Censorship: Top Judgements
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to free speech,...
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New AI Regulations in the U.S. (2025)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed various sectors, from healthcare and finance to defense...