Indirect Taxes
R. 6(3) Option Can’t Be Forced on Taxpayer; CESTAT Quashes Rs. 12.36 Crore CENVAT Credit Demand
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has held that the tax department cannot compel an assessee to adopt a...
Notification
Court Fees Law to Change From July 8, 2026 as Centre Notifies Jan Vishwas Act Amendments
In a significant step towards implementing the reforms introduced under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, the Central Government has notified July 8, 2026 as the date from which amendments relating to the Court-fees Act, 1870 will come into effect. The notification...
Other Laws
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Other Laws
Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Forged Land Record Case
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Indirect Taxes
R. 6(3) Option Can’t Be Forced on Taxpayer; CESTAT Quashes Rs. 12.36 Crore CENVAT Credit Demand
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has held that...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Quashes ₹2.31 Crore Service Tax Demand on Legal Services
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New...
Notification
ICAI Releases Revised Handbook on Job Work Under GST [DOWNLOAD NOW]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its GST & Indirect Taxes...
GST
Court Can’t Direct Extension GST Return Deadlines or Waive Interest and Penalties: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that courts cannot direct GST authorities to permit...
Live Updates
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...
Money Hacks
Jio IPO: 10 Unique Features Every Investor Must Know Before Investing
The proposed IPO of Jio Platforms is shaping up to be one of the...
Money Hacks
Jewellery Stocks Rally as Govt. Cuts Gold, Silver Import Prices
Shares of jewellery companies witnessed a strong rally after the Centre reduced the base...
GST
ICAI Releases Revised Handbook on Finalisation of Accounts with GST Perspective [DOWNLOAD NOW]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the revised edition of...
CCI | GST | Direct Tax
CCI
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...
CCI
ICAI Removes CA from Register for 1 Year Following Delhi HC Order
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CCI
Markets Trade Flat Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27
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CCI
Bomb Threat In Tis Hazari and Saket Court In Delhi
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CCI
CCI Approves Acquisition Of Jaiprakash Associates By Vedanta
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GST
ICAI Releases Revised Handbook on Finalisation of Accounts with GST Perspective [DOWNLOAD NOW]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the revised edition of...
GST
Court Can’t Direct Extension GST Return Deadlines or Waive Interest and Penalties: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that courts cannot direct GST authorities to permit...
GST
GST Notifications Can’t Go Beyond GST Council Recommendations: Madras High Court Quashes SCN on Branded Pulses
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has held that statutory notifications issued...
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...
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Indirect Taxes
R. 6(3) Option Can’t Be Forced on Taxpayer; CESTAT Quashes Rs. 12.36 Crore CENVAT Credit Demand
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has held that the tax department cannot compel an assessee to adopt a particular option under Rule 6(3) for reversal of CENVAT credit. Setting aside a demand exceeding ₹12.36 crore, the Tribunal ruled...
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
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...
Live Updates
JurisHour Exclusive Live Coverage Of Budget for FY 2026–27
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GST
Non-Renewal Of FDs Arising Out Of Seized Cash Is Negligence Of GST Officers, Commissioner To Recover Interest From Salary: Bombay High Court
BackgroundArguments FAQsWhat are the consequences of Non-Renewal Of FDs Arising Out Of Seized Cash due...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax Payable On Transportation Of Passengers By Ropeway: CESTAT
BackgroundConclusion FAQsWhat is the rate of Service Tax On Transportation Of Passengers?Case DetailsThe Kolkata...
Indirect Taxes
Exporter Responsible For Employee’s Action Of Smuggling Red Sanders; CESTAT Upholds Confiscation & Penalty Worth 2.43 Lakhs
BackgroundArgumentsConclusionFAQsIs Exporter Responsible For Employee’s Action Of Smuggling Red Sanders?What is the penalty provison...
Direct Tax
Income Tax | Educational Trust Utilising Earnings For Educational Advancement Can’t Be Denied Section 12AA Registration: Punjab & Haryana High Court
BackgroundConclusionFAQsWhat is Section 12AA registration?Can educational institution be denied Section 12AA registration?Case DetailsThe Punjab...
Indirect Taxes
Impermissible For Customs Broker To Use Somebody Else’s Credentials In Bill Of Entry: CESTAT
BackgroundArguments - Whether Penalty applicable on customs broker for not writing Correct Credentials In...
Indirect Taxes
Sale-Purchase Flats Allotment Rights Outside Purview Of “Real Estate Agent Services”, No Service Tax Payable: CESTAT
BackgroundArgumentsConclusionFAQsIs Sale-Purchase Flats Allotment Rights covered under “Real Estate Agent Services”?Is service Tax applicable...
Company & PMLA
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Direct Tax
BREAKING | 291 Cases Filed By Income Tax Dept. Where Tax Effect Is Less Than 5 Crores Listed Before Supreme Court Today
Meaning of ‘Tax Effect’Low Tax Effect: Monetary Limits Set For Filing Appeals Today, 291 cases...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Broker | Dept. Can’t File Appeal Against CBLR Order Passed By Commissioner: CESTAT
BackgroundArgumentsConclusionFAQsCan department file an appeal against CBLR order passed under Customs Brokers’ Licensing Regulations...
GST
Notification No.56/2023-CT Is Colourable Legislation, Passed Without GST Council Recommendations: Guwahati High Court
The Gauhati High Court held that the Notification No.56/2023-CT was colourable legislation and was...
GST
GST Registration Cancellation | ‘Additional Notices And Orders’ Tab In GST Portal Not Placed In Position Inviting Taxpayer’s Attention: Delhi High Court
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Company & PMLA
Illegal Sand Mining: ED Provisionally Attach Immovable Properties Worth Rs. 93.84 Crore Acquired Under PMLA
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties worth Rs. 93.84 crore acquired under...