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...
Latest Articles
Direct Tax
Supreme Court’s Decision in Abhisar Buildwell Case Not Carte Blanche Enabling Dept. To Overcome Restrictions For Reopening Assessment: Delhi High Court
BackgroundConclusionFAQsCan Income Tax Dept. Quote Supreme Court’s Decision in Abhisar Buildwell Case to overcome...
Direct Tax
Delhi High Court Quashes Income Tax Reassessment Action On Ground Of Amalgamated Entity Having Never Been Placed On Notice
Background ConclusionFAQsCan income tax reassessment action taken against Amalgamated Entity?Is reassessment order sustainable without notice?Case...
Columns
Secured Creditors Have Upper Hand Over The Property Than Govt. : Case Compilation
State Bank Of India Through Its Chief Manager, Mr. Jagdish Mohan Nakade v. State...
Company & PMLA
PMLA | Interrogation By ED For About 14 hours And 40 minutes Not Heroic Rather Against Human Rights: Punjab and Haryana High Court
BackgroundArguments - Whether 14 hours interrogation by ED Valid?ConclusionFAQsHow long interrogation by ED?Case Laws...
Direct Tax
AO Can’t Reopen Income Tax Assessment If PCIT Decides In Favour Of Assessee: Delhi High Court
Background ArgumentsRelevant ProvisionsConclusionCase DetailsThe Delhi High Court had held that once the Principal Commissioner...
Indirect Taxes
CBIC Increases Monetary Limits For Filing Appeals By Dept. Before CESTAT, High Court and Supreme Court
Applicability of Circular Notifying Monetary Limits For Filing AppealsRelevant ProvisionsFAQsWhat is the monetary limit...
GST
Patna High Court Quashes Seizure Order Passed After Expiry Of 7 Days From Date Of Notice
BackgroundFAQsWhat is the limitation period to pass seizure order under CGST Act?Which provision seizure...
GST
Commissioner Not Empowered To Block ECL By Amount Exceeding Credit Available: Delhi High Court
Background Issue Raised ArgumentsRelevant Provisions ConclusionFAQsCan Commissioner block ECL?What provisions empoweres commissioner to Block ECL?Case DetailsThe...
Indirect Taxes
Development Commissioner Vested With Power Only To Expand List Of Services Under SEZ; Madras High Court Stays Act Removal Of General Insurance Services
BackgroundFAQsWho can Expand List Of Services Under SEZ?Which provision empowers commissioner to Expand List...
Direct Tax
DRP Ought To Waited Till Disposal Of Rectification Application Before Passing Final Assessment Order: Karnataka High Court
BackgroundConclusionCase DetailsThe Karnataka High Court has held that the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) ought...
Direct Tax
Income Tax Reassessment | Karnataka High Court Quashes S. 148A Notice Prescribing 6 Days To Show Cause
BackgroundConclusionFAQsUnder which provision income tax reassessment can be initiated?What is the limitation for replying...
Indirect Taxes
Paying Agricultural Market Committee Tax In Punjab And Cess In Andhra Pradesh On Basmati Rice Doesn’t Amount To ‘Double Taxation’: Andhra Pradesh High Court
Background ArgumentsConclusionFAQsDoes Paying Agricultural Market Committee Tax In Punjab And Cess In Andhra Pradesh On ...