Indirect Taxes
Unjust Enrichment Applies Even If Tax Not Payable: CESTAT Rejects Service Tax Refund
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has dismissed the appeal filed by M/s Sandeep Builders and upheld the rejection...
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...
Indirect Taxes
Unjust Enrichment Applies Even If Tax Not Payable: CESTAT Rejects Service Tax Refund
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has dismissed the...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Not Leviable on Cost Sharing, Royalty and GAM Expenses: CESTAT Quashes Major Demands Against Expeditors International
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has set aside...
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...
Direct Tax
Debatable Issue Can’t Be Disallowed U/s 143(1)(a): Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes EPF/ESI Addition
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the Income Tax Department cannot make disallowances...
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....
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...
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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...
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Indirect Taxes
Unjust Enrichment Applies Even If Tax Not Payable: CESTAT Rejects Service Tax Refund
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has dismissed the appeal filed by M/s Sandeep Builders and upheld the rejection of service tax refund, primarily on the ground of unjust enrichment and failure to challenge the original self-assessment.The bench of...
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,...
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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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Direct Tax
S. 148 Notice Issued After Limitation for AY 2015-16 Held Void: ITAT Quashes Reassessment as Time-Barred
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed reassessment proceedings...
Direct Tax
AO Enhances Addition from 10% to 100% Despite Bona Fide Error in Bank Balance: Delhi HC Stays Demand and Penalty Proceedings
The Delhi High Court has admitted a writ petition challenging an assessment order where...
Direct Tax
Reassessment Notice Invalid Without Proper Sanction: ITAT Quashes Entire Assessment Proceedings
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed reassessment proceedings...
Direct Tax
ITAT Quashes Final Assessment Order Passed Without Following Binding DRP Directions
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench, has quashed a final assessment order...
GST
GST Exemption Allowed on NSDC-Affiliated Training Services; Tax Liability for Interim Period to Apply on ‘As Is Where Is’ Basis: AAR
The Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that training services provided by...
GST
ITC Allowed On Support Structures As Essential For Machinery: AAR
The Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Input Tax Credit (ITC)...
Notification
GST Returns Strengthened with Tech-Driven Compliance, New IMS & ITC Controls Introduced: ICAI
A revised handbook released by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) highlights...
Case Compilation
JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : APRIL 13, 2026
Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for April 13, 2026.GSTDGGI MEERUT BUSTS NON-EXISTENT FIRM,...
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FIR Can’t Be Quashed at Threshold Despite Civil Dispute: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the First Information Report (FIR) cannot be quashed...
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...
Direct Tax
Amalgamated Company Can’t Claim Set-Off of Predecessor’s Losses Under Kerala Agricultural Income Tax Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has held that an amalgamated company cannot claim set-off...