Notification
90% Late Fee Waiver Under CCFS-2026: MCA Opens 3-Month Window to Clear Backlog & Avoid Prosecution
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has launched the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026), providing a significant compliance relief window for companies to...
Notification
Tamil Nadu Enables Virtual Hearings for GST Appeals Under Section 107, Issues Detailed Guidelines
The Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Department has issued a comprehensive circular enabling virtual hearings in GST appeal proceedings under Section 107 of the TNGST/CGST Act. The move is aimed at reducing logistical burdens on taxpayers and professionals while ensuring efficient adjudication.The Circular No. 3/2026...
Other Laws
Promoters Must Shield Company from Liability Immediately, Not Wait for Final Appeal Outcome: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that promoters cannot defer their liability until confirmation by...
Other Laws
Spouse Can’t Be Completely Barred From Pursuing Remedies Under Domestic Violence Act Merely On Account Of Prior Mediated Settlement: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a spouse cannot be completely barred from pursuing...
Notification
90% Late Fee Waiver Under CCFS-2026: MCA Opens 3-Month Window to Clear Backlog & Avoid Prosecution
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has launched the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026...
GST
No GST Recovery Before Appeal Period Ends: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that recovery proceedings cannot be initiated by the...
Columns
Understanding Income Tax Notices: Password, Types, and Key FAQs
After successfully filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), the Income Tax Department begins processing...
Direct Tax
ITAT Restricts Arbitrary 2% Income Estimation, Applies 0.40% GP Rate; Penalty Deleted
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has curtailed arbitrary estimation...
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....
GST
GST Fraud : Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail Despite Rs. 11.44 Crore Fake ITC Allegations, Cites Documentary Evidence & No Need for Custodial Interrogation
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted regular bail to Santosh Wadhwani, who was arrested...
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
No GST Recovery Before Appeal Period Ends: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that recovery proceedings cannot be initiated by the...
GST
GST Fraud : Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail Despite Rs. 11.44 Crore Fake ITC Allegations, Cites Documentary Evidence & No Need for Custodial Interrogation
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted regular bail to Santosh Wadhwani, who was arrested...
GST
Managing Director Eligible For Temporary GST Registration and Separate DRC-07 To Enable Appeal: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has held that the Managing Director is eligible for temporary...
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
EXCISE DUTY | 10% Penalty Valid U/s 25 Despite Interpretational Dispute And Not Fraud: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench, has upheld the imposition of penalty under Rule 25 of the Central Excise Rules, 2002, even in the absence of fraud, suppression, or wilful misstatement, in a significant ruling involving Little Star Foods Pvt...
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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GST
SECI Can’t Issue Binding Clarification To Ascertain GST Liability In Consonance With GST Act: Delhi High Court
BackgroundArguments - Whether SECI Can Ascertain GST Liability on Battery Energy Storage Systems?Conclusion -...
Indirect Taxes
Cenvat Credit Rules Lacks Provision Requiring Reversal Of Cenvat Credit In Absence Of Any Consideration: CESTAT
BackgroundConclusion FAQsIs reversal of Cenvat credit allowable?Case DetailsThe Kolkata Bench of Customs, Excise and Service...
Columns
Turnkey Solution: Optimizing GST Benefits for High-Duty Industries (Sponsored)
OverviewHow it worksKey ConsiderationsKey BenefitsSolution HighlightsContact InfoOverviewOur turnkey solution helps large industries with high...
Indirect Taxes
Extended Period Of Limitation Can’t Be Invoked In Revenue Neutral Cases: CESTAT
BackgroundArgumentsConclusionFAQsCan Extended Period Of Limitation Be Invoked In Revenue Neutral Cases?Case DetailsThe Kolkata Bench...
Notification
CBIC Notifies Amnesty Scheme Effective 1 November 2024
Sections 114 to 117 - Amnesty SchemeSections 119 to 141 - Amnesty SchemeSection 143...
Indirect Taxes
No Provision Enabling Muthoot Finance To Claim Transition Of Cess To GST Regime: Kerala High Court
BackgroundArguments By Muthoot FinanceArguments By DepartmentConclusionFAQsIs there any provison to claim transition of cess...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Upholds Order Forfeiting Entire Security Deposit By Customs Broker
BackgroundConclusionFAQsCan security deposit by customs broker be forfeited?Case DetailsThe Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Proceedings To Be Completed Within One Year From Notice: Patna High Court
Background Submissions Conclusion FAQsHow much time needed to complete service tax proceedings?Case DetailsThe Patna High Court ruled...
Indirect Taxes
Zero Air/Synthetic Air Classifiable Under Chapter Heading 2804 Of CETA, 1985: CESTAT
BackgroundArgumentsConclusionFAQsWhat is the classification of Zero Air/Synthetic Air under Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985?Case...
Indirect Taxes
Relief To Sun Pharma: No Excise Duty On Waste Arising During Manufacturing Of Bulk Drugs: CESTAT
BackgroundArgumentsConclusionFAQsHow much Excise Duty On Waste Arising During Manufacturing Of Bulk Drugs is payable?Case...
Indirect Taxes
Data Retrieved From Several Computers By Officers Of DGCEI Is Not Admissible Evidence: CESTAT
BackgroundConclusion - Data Retrieved From Several Computers Not Admissible EvidenceFAQsData Retrieved From Several Computers...
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...