Direct Tax
Delay in Filing ITR Due to Probate of Will Is Bona Fide, No Penalty U/s 270A: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Kolkata Bench has held that delay in filing an income tax return due to pending probate of a will...
Notification
GSTAT Delhi State Bench Begins Operations from Temporary Premises in Chanakyapuri
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Delhi State Bench has officially commenced its operations from a temporary location in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, marking a significant step in strengthening the GST appellate mechanism in the national capital.The Delhi State Bench is currently functioning...
Other Laws
Order II Rule 2 Can’t Be Ground to Reject Plaint Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC: Supreme Court Restores Suit
The Supreme Court has held that a plea under Order II Rule 2 of...
Other Laws
Mere Allegations of Illicit Relationship Insufficient Without Proof of Instigation: Supreme Court Quashes Abetment to Suicide Charge
The Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against an a person accused under Section...
Direct Tax
Delay in Filing ITR Due to Probate of Will Is Bona Fide, No Penalty U/s 270A: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Kolkata Bench has held that delay in filing an...
Direct Tax
Vague Seized Material Without “Live Link” Cannot Justify Reopening Under Section 148: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has quashed reassessment proceedings initiated under Section 148 of the...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Can’t Penalize Broker for MEIS Classification Dispute; Only DGFT Has Jurisdiction: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has held that Customs officials cannot...
Indirect Taxes
DRI NDPS Case: Whether Procedural Lapses in Sampling & Search Can Invalidate Conviction? — Chhattisgarh High Court Says No
The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the conviction and 15-year rigorous imprisonment awarded to...
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....
Columns
Is Police Bandobast for Paid Public Events Exempt from GST as a Sovereign Function or Taxable as a Service to Business Entities?
The question of GST applicability on police bandobast services arranged for private events has...
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
GST Recovery Proceedings Can’t Survive Once Returns Filed and Dues Paid: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that GST assessment orders and recovery proceedings...
GST
Explanation Can’t Be Applied Retrospectively: Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes GST Assessment on Solar Power Systems
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside a GST assessment order on solar...
GST
GST Recovery from Bank Without Prior Notice Valid Where Assessment Order Attains Finality: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld the validity of recovery action initiated under...
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
Customs Can’t Penalize Broker for MEIS Classification Dispute; Only DGFT Has Jurisdiction: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has held that Customs officials cannot initiate penal action against customs broker in cases involving alleged wrongful availment of Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) benefits when the scrips granted by the DGFT remain valid and...
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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International Taxation
Assessee Unaware About Income, Expenses And Tax Law; Canada Tax Court Deletes Gross Negligence Penalty
The Canada Tax Court has deleted the gross negligence penalty against the assessee who...
Direct Tax
Loan Repayment Supports The Genuineness Of Transactions; ITAT Deletes Income Tax Addition
Author: Khushi J PrajapatiThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Ahmedabad upheld the decision of...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable On Logistic/Handling Services Carried Out By Car Trader: CESTAT
Author: Khushi J PrajapatiThe Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi,...
Indirect Taxes
Exchanging Money Without Issuing Invoice Can’t Be An Act Of Attempting Improper Export Of Goods: CESTAT Deletes Penalty
Author: Khushi J PrajapatiThe Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi,...
Indirect Taxes
No Tax On Consumption Of Electricity By Central Govt Agencies After Sale By Board: Punjab And Haryana High Court
Author: Khushi J PrajapatiThe Punjab & Haryana High Court held that no tax can...
Company & PMLA
Filing Without Vakalatnama, Certified Copy, Affidavit would Stop Limitation: NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi ruled that filing of the case...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Chargeable On Affiliation Fees Paid To Universities: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that no service tax is chargeable on affiliation fees...
Direct Tax
Income Tax Deduction Allowable On Interest Income Earned From Deposits With Co-operative Banks: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Ahmedabad ruled that the Income Tax deduction is allowable...
Company & PMLA
NCLT EMPOWERED TO ADJUDICATE DISPUTES ARISING FROM INSOLVENCY OF CORPORATE DEBTOR: MUMBAI NCLT
Author: Khushi J PrajapatiThe National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai held that it is empowered...
Indirect Taxes
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS CAN’T BE SEPARATED FROM DAMS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICE TAX EXEMPTION NOTIFICATION: CESTAT
Author: Khushi J PrajapatiThe Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh, delivered...
Company & PMLA
INSISTENCE ON CLEARING PAST DUES CONTRADICTS REHABILITATIVE INTENT OF IBC CALLS FOR JUDICIAL INTERVENTION: DELHI HIGH COURT
The Delhi High Court emphasized that insisting on the clearance of past dues contradicts...
Indirect Taxes
PNB WORKING AS RBI AGENT FOR DISCHARGE OF SOVEREIGN FUNCTIONS, NO SERVICE TAX APPLICABLE: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that M/s Punjab National...