Trading While Possessing UPSI Is Insider Trading Even If Sale Was to Avoid Loss: Supreme Court Restores SEBI’s Disgorgement Order

The Supreme Court has ruled that a person who trades in securities while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) is presumed to...

CBDT Approves Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society for Scientific Research Under New Income-Tax Law

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has approved Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society, Delhi, for carrying out scientific research under the category of a university, college or other institution under the newly enacted Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026.The notification has...

Delhi Court Acquits Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Women Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case

Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and former BJP...

Adarsh Credit Scam: High Court Appoints Ex-CJI Sanjiv Khanna-Led Committee to Fast-Track Liquidation, Investor Refunds

In a significant move aimed at expediting relief for nearly 20 lakh investors allegedly...

Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 Proposes Major Tax Reliefs for Foreign Funds, Diamonds and Electronics

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes a series of significant amendments...

Assessee Must Show “Substantial Question of Law” to Maintain Income Tax Appeal U/s 260A: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed an income tax appeal challenging the Income Tax...

Refund Can’t Be Denied Merely for Not Challenging Bill of Entry When Exempt Duty Was Paid Inadvertently: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a department’s appeal challenging the grant...

GSTAT Outreach Programme Draws Strong Response in Jaipur; Tax Professionals Seek Extension of Appeal Filing Deadline

The Jaipur Tax Bar Association (JTBA), in collaboration with the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Jaipur Bench, successfully organized a GSTAT Outreach...

How to Save Money on LPG Cylinder Booking: Best Apps, Cashback Offers In 2026

With domestic LPG cylinder prices continuing to strain household budgets, consumers are increasingly looking...

Rupee Likely to Stay Weak Against U.S. Dollar Despite RBI Measures Expected to Attract $50 Billion in Inflows

Despite a series of measures announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to...

GST Amnesty Waiver Covers Self-Assessed Tax: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has held that taxpayers cannot be denied waiver of interest...

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CCI’s Power To Examine Substance Of Amazon–Future Deal, But Quashes Directions And Penalties: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in the long-running dispute arising out of Amazon’s investment in Future...

ICAI Removes CA from Register for 1 Year Following Delhi HC Order

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has formally removed a Chartered Accountant...

Markets Trade Flat Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27

Equity benchmark indices traded in a narrow range on Sunday morning as investors remained...

Bomb Threat In Tis Hazari and Saket Court In Delhi

Multiple district court complexes in Delhi were placed on high alert Tuesday morning following...

CCI Approves Acquisition Of Jaiprakash Associates By Vedanta 

The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Vedanta Limited (Acquirer)...

GST Amnesty Waiver Covers Self-Assessed Tax: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has held that taxpayers cannot be denied waiver of interest...

Can GST Dept. Reject Taxpayer’s Inverted-Duty Refund Claim Without Properly Considering Supporting Documents? No Says Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has set aside a GST refund rejection order denying a...

GST Registration Restoration Allowed After Taxpayer Clears Pending Returns and Dues: Gauhati High Court 

The Gauhati High Court has held that a taxpayer whose GST registration was cancelled...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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CBIC Transfers and Posts 6 Senior Customs & Indirect Tax Officers With Immediate Effect [READ OFFICE ORDER]

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has ordered the transfer and posting of six senior customs officers in the grades of Principal Chief Commissioner, Principal Commissioner, Additional Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes.The details of the transfers and...

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...

GSTAT Outreach Programme Draws Strong Response in Jaipur; Tax Professionals Seek Extension of Appeal Filing Deadline

The Jaipur Tax Bar Association (JTBA), in collaboration with the Goods and Services Tax...

JurisHour Exclusive Live Coverage Of Budget for FY 2026–27

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Kartavya Bhawan at the Finance Ministry on Saturday,...

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Sale Deed Can’t Be Executed By Power Of Attorney Holder After Owner’s Death: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that a sale deed cannot be executed by power...

Essential Courtroom Etiquette Every Tax Lawyer Must Master

If you're a practicing tax lawyer, courtroom etiquette isn't just about manners—it's a reflection...

Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium: Fugitive Diamond Trader Wanted in ₹13,850 Crore PNB Scam in Custody

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in connection with the ₹13,850 crore Punjab National...

Is GST Registration Mandatory For Granting Refund? Here’s An Answer

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has summoned the Assistant Commissioner, CGST,...

No Capital Gain Tax Payable By NRI On Mutual Fund Gains: ITAT [READ ORDER]

The Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that no capital...

Mandatory ISD Rules From April 2025: New Norms for ITC Distribution via Debit and Credit Notes Explained

Effective April 1, 2025, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has...

LTCG Exemption on Property Sale: Is Investment in Two Houses Allowed in FY 2024–25?

As the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Financial Year 2024–25 inches...

The Harsh Reality Of Junior Advocates in India: Fees, Long Working Hours

In India, the legal profession is often glamorized through portrayals of high-profile lawyers arguing...

Historic: Tamil Nadu Enacts 10 Bills Without Governor’s Assent

Tamil Nadu Enacts 10 Bills Without Governor's Assent: In a first for India, the...

Understanding TDS on Legal Fees: Section 194J

​Yes, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is applicable on legal fees in India under...

Customs Weekly Flashback: 06 To 12 April 2025

Customs weekly flashback for the period 06 to 12 April 2025.Delhi High CourtImproper Gold...

GST Weekly Flashback: 06 To 12 April 2025

Goods and Service Tax (GST) weekly flashback for the period 06 to 12 April...