Direct Tax
CBDT Clarifies LTC, Medical Reimbursement & Sections 80DD/80DDB Not Available Under New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC
In a significant clarification impacting salaried taxpayers and government departments, the Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) has issued an Office Memorandum clarifying that exemptions...
Notification
Cabinet Secretariat Directs Senior Officers to Attend India AI Impact Summit 2026
The Cabinet Secretariat has directed senior government officials across ministries and departments to attend the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and submit detailed notes on potential AI applications within their respective departments.In an Office Memorandum dated February 16,...
Other Laws
8 Month Delay in Issuing NOC Despite Favourable Inspection Violates Statutory Timelines: Rajasthan High Court Pulls Up State, Directs Digital Framework
The Rajasthan High Court has come down heavily on the State authorities for sitting...
Other Laws
Detenue ‘Assaulted, Forced to Drink Urine’: Rajasthan HC Orders Probe into Alleged Police-Doctor Collusion
The Rajasthan High Court has taken serious note of grave allegations of custodial torture...
Direct Tax
CBDT Clarifies LTC, Medical Reimbursement & Sections 80DD/80DDB Not Available Under New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC
In a significant clarification impacting salaried taxpayers and government departments, the Central Board of...
GST
Fake GST Raid in Bengaluru: Housekeeping Staff Impersonate Officers, Extort Rs. 5 Lakh from Tobacco Trader
A brazen case of impersonation and extortion has come to light in Bengaluru, where...
GST
Refund of Accumulated ITC Allowed Even When Input and Output Goods Are the Same: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has allowed the refund of accumulated Input Tax Credit (ITC)...
Indirect Taxes
Appeal Filed Within Limitation Must Be Heard on Merits; Later Pre-Deposit Cannot Lead to Rejection as Time-Barred: CESTAT
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
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
Invest in Copper ETF with Rs. 10 Only
Copper has emerged as a strategically important metal in the global economy due to...
Money Hacks
Why Silver Prices Are Skyrocketing — And How China’s Export Policy Is Reshaping the Global Market?
Silver prices have surged to multi-year and near-record highs in 2025, significantly outperforming gold...
Company & PMLA
ED Moves HC to Cancel WinZO Co-Founder Saumya Singh Rathore’s Bail
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has intensified its action against real-money gaming platform WinZO...
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
Fake GST Raid in Bengaluru: Housekeeping Staff Impersonate Officers, Extort Rs. 5 Lakh from Tobacco Trader
A brazen case of impersonation and extortion has come to light in Bengaluru, where...
GST
Refund of Accumulated ITC Allowed Even When Input and Output Goods Are the Same: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has allowed the refund of accumulated Input Tax Credit (ITC)...
GST
Can GST Dept. Repeatedly Summon Company Director Despite Cooperation? Gauhati HC Examines Scope of S. 70 Powers
The Gauhati High Court has continued interim protection to assessee company and its director...
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
Appeal Filed Within Limitation Must Be Heard on Merits; Later Pre-Deposit Cannot Lead to Rejection as Time-Barred: CESTAT
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the appeal is required to be heard on merits if the same has been filed within the limitation period but the pre-deposit has been paid at a later point...
International Taxation
Searches Under Sales Tax Act, 1990 Doesn’t Require Prior Magistrate Permission: Lahore High Court
The Lahore High Court’s Bahawalpur Bench has dismissed a constitutional petition challenging the legality...
International Taxation
UAE Sets July 2026 Deadline for Mandatory E-Invoicing; Strict Penalties Announced for Delay and Non-Compliance
In a major push towards digitised tax administration, the UAE has confirmed that electronic...
Live Updates
56th GST Council Meeting Begins Today at 11 AM, Led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The 56th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is scheduled to...
International Taxation
LIVE Updates | Trump Targets India-Russia Ties, Slaps 25% Tariffs on Indian Imports
In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing...
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GST
Procedural Irregularity Should Not Come In Legitimate Way Of Grant Of Export Incentives: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court ruled that the procedural irregularity should not come in legitimate...
Company & PMLA
Generation Of Valuation Report Identification Number For Valuation Conducted By Registered Valuer Under IBC: IBBC
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBC) has issued the circular regarding the...
Indirect Taxes
Excise Duty Demand On Annual Production Capacity Basis Of Unit Fixed By Competent Authority Is Not Sustainable: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise And Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chandigarh ruled that the excise duty...
GST
CBIC Issues Guidelines For 2nd Special All-India Drive Against Fake GST Registrations
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued guidelines for Second...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable On Importation Of Drawings, Designs Under Category Of “Intellectual Property Services”: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata Bench held that no...
Indirect Taxes
Coaching Liable To Service Tax On Entire Fees Collected From Students: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh Bench ruled that coaching...
GST
Cenvat Credit Refund Can’t Be Rejected Merely For Service Tax On Pursuance By Audit: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad held that Cenvat Credit refund...
Direct Tax
Income Tax Reassessment Show Cause Notices Issued In International Tax Charges Not Exempted To Follow Statutory Faceless Procedure: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court ruled that the Income Tax reassessment show cause notices issued...
Indirect Taxes
Taxpayer Can Claim Abatement Without Excise Duty Payment Under Rule 10 Of Pan Masala Packaging Machines (Capacity Determination and Collection of Duty) Rules, 2008:...
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad ruled that the taxpayer can...
GST
Technical Glitch In Maharashtra’s GST Portal, Bank Constrained To File Return In Telangana: Telangana High Court Quashes Demand, Penalty, Interest Against Standard Chartered Bank
The Telangana High Court quashed the demand, penalty, interest against Standard Chartered Bank while...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable On Indivisible Contracts Of Transfer Of Property Along With Service Of Erection, Installation Prior To 01.06.2007: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Allahabad, ruled that no service tax...
Company & PMLA
Legal Heirs Of Deceased Shareholder Can’t Question Transfer Of Deceased’s Shares To Other Shareholders At Throwaway Price: Delhi NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi ruled that the legal heirs of...