Indirect Taxes
SCN For Customs Duty Payment Invalid Without Finalisation of Provisional Assessment: Karnataka HC Orders Release of Areca Nuts
The Karnataka High Court has ordered the release of areca nuts and held that the show cause notice (SCN) issued under Section 28 of...
Notification
FinMin Grants Temporary Customs Duty Exemption on Key Petrochemicals and Industrial Inputs Till June 30, 2026
The Finance Ministry has issued Notification granting a full exemption from basic customs duty on a wide range of petrochemicals, polymers, and industrial raw materials. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Finance through the Department of Revenue, will be effective from April 2,...
Other Laws
Minor’s Right to Challenge Proceedings Upheld: Supreme Court Sets Aside Ex Parte Succession Certificate
The Supreme Court has set aside an ex parte succession certificate granted in a...
Other Laws
Violation of Natural Justice in Disciplinary Inquiry: Supreme Court Allows Fresh Probe Against Cooperative Federation Employee
The Supreme Court of India has set aside the dismissal and recovery order imposed...
Indirect Taxes
SCN For Customs Duty Payment Invalid Without Finalisation of Provisional Assessment: Karnataka HC Orders Release of Areca Nuts
The Karnataka High Court has ordered the release of areca nuts and held that...
GST
ITC Fraud | GST Dept. Passed Order Without Considering Assessee’s Reply To SCN: P&H HC Quashes Bank Account Freezing
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an assessment order holding that failure...
GST
J&K High Court Allows Restoration of GST Registration Subject to Compliance Despite Time-Barred Appeal
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has permitted restoration of a...
Columns
RECTIFICATION OF MISTAKES UNDER GST
IntroductionOnce an order is passed by a judicial authority it becomes final unless appeal...
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
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....
Columns
RBI Tightens Bank Lending Norms for Stock Brokers
In a major regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Dept. Can Seize Smuggled Gold Even Inside City, Not Just Near Borders: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has held that the customs department can seize the smuggled...
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
ITC Fraud | GST Dept. Passed Order Without Considering Assessee’s Reply To SCN: P&H HC Quashes Bank Account Freezing
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an assessment order holding that failure...
GST
J&K High Court Allows Restoration of GST Registration Subject to Compliance Despite Time-Barred Appeal
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has permitted restoration of a...
GST
CGST Dept. Exposes Large Scale Tax Evasion Network in Pan Masala Manufacturing Units
In a major enforcement action, the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department has...
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
SCN For Customs Duty Payment Invalid Without Finalisation of Provisional Assessment: Karnataka HC Orders Release of Areca Nuts
The Karnataka High Court has ordered the release of areca nuts and held that the show cause notice (SCN) issued under Section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962 issued for the payment of duties, interest, etc. is invalid without finalisation of provisional assessment.The bench...
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
Delhi High court Directs Customs Dept. To Return Vanuatu Citizen’s Luxury Watch Seized Without S. 124 Notice
The Delhi High court has directed the customs department to return Republic of Vanuatu...
GST
iPhone Smuggling Case | Patiala House Court Rejects Bail Application Of Accused Involved In GST Fraud Of Rs. 1285 Crore
The Patiala House Court rejects bail application of accused involved in GST fraud of...
Indirect Taxes
Goods Never Cleared For Home Consumption But Were Re-Exported: Kerala High Court Directs Import Duty Refund To Importer
The Kerala High Court has directed the import duty refund to importer on the...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Demand Can Be Confirmed Under Head Not Alleged In Show Cause Notice: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable On Consideration Received On Execution Of Licence Agreement: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Indirect Taxes
Not Necessary For Custom Broker To Keep Continuous Surveillance At Exporter’s Physical Address; Delhi High Court Quashes Order Revoking Customs Broker Licence
The Delhi High Court has quashed the order revoking the customs broker’s licence and...
Direct Tax
BREAKING | Union Budget 2025: CBDT Working On Simplified Version Of Income Tax Laws
The Union Government is preparing the Union Budget 2025, which shall be presented on...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Dept’s Re-Determination Of Classification Of Imported ECU Not Legal: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Indirect Taxes
Hyundai Eligible For Concessional Rate Benefit Of BCD, Based On COO Certificate As Per FTA: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
Notification
DGFT Notifies Additional Port Of Export As ‘Amritsar Airport’ For Exports Under Schemes Of Gold/Silver/Platinum Jewellery
The Directorate General Of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the additional Port of export...
Notification
CBIC Notifies Fixation Of Tariff Value Of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the fixation of...
Tax Experts
NOTE ON RAJEEV BANSAL CASE & ITS IMPACT ON PENDING CASES – OPINION BY CA DEEPAK GADGIL
The article is written by CA Deepak Gadgil, who is into direct and indirect tax...