Indirect Taxes
Coal Beneficiation Not Taxable as ‘Business Auxiliary Service’ Before June 1, 2007: CESTAT
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has dismissed the department's appeal holding that the activity...
Notification
CBIC Agrees to Complete Pending Promotions to Assistant Commissioner for Vacancy Years 2025–2027 Within Two Months
In a significant development for hundreds of officers awaiting promotion in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the Board has reportedly agreed to complete the long-pending Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) exercise for the vacancy years 2025, 2026 and 2027 within the...
Other Laws
Delhi Court Grants Bail to Head Chef in Flourish Stay Hotel Fire Case; Says Routine Kitchen Duties Alone Do Not Establish Criminal Negligence
Delhi Saket court has granted regular bail to Keshar Negi, the Head Chef arrested...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Upholds Stamp Duty on Anticipated Royalty, Rejects Mining Company’s Dead Rent Formula Plea
The Supreme Court has held that stamp duty on mining lease agreements must be...
Indirect Taxes
Coal Beneficiation Not Taxable as ‘Business Auxiliary Service’ Before June 1, 2007: CESTAT
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand on Labour Contractor
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New...
Columns
GST on Apartment Maintenance Charges
Apartment maintenance charges are one of the most common recurring expenses paid by flat...
Columns
Budget 2026 Eases ITR Filing Rush with New Deadlines
The Union Budget 2026 has introduced one of the most significant procedural reforms in...
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
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...
Money Hacks
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...
Direct Tax
Black Money Act Notice Issued Nearly 1 Year Late, Holds CBDT’s 30-Day Timeline Binding: ITAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed Black Money...
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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
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has formally removed a Chartered Accountant...
CCI
Markets Trade Flat Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27
Equity benchmark indices traded in a narrow range on Sunday morning as investors remained...
CCI
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
CCI Approves Acquisition Of Jaiprakash Associates By Vedanta
The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Vedanta Limited (Acquirer)...
GST
Uploading GST Orders on Portal Alone Is Not Valid Service: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has once again held that merely uploading a...
GST
Ghaziabad DGGI | Court Extends Judicial Custody of 2 Accused Involved In GST Fake ITC Fraud of ₹31.57 Crore Till 7 August, 2026
A Meerut court has remanded two accused, Gautam Sharma and Sachin Deewan to judicial...
GST
10% GST Penalty Pre-Deposit Rule Not Applicable Where SCN Issued Before 1 October 2025: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the mandatory 10% pre-deposit for filing appeals...
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
Coal Beneficiation Not Taxable as ‘Business Auxiliary Service’ Before June 1, 2007: CESTAT
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has dismissed the department's appeal holding that the activity of beneficiation and washing of coal could not be taxed under the category of "Business Auxiliary Service" (BAS) for the...
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
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Kartavya Bhawan at the Finance Ministry on Saturday,...
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Direct Tax
Supreme Court Remands Back Matter To AO To Determine Purpose For Which Short Term FD Accounts Were Opened, Nature Of Income
The Supreme Court has remanded the matter to AO to determine the purpose for...
GST
5% GST Payable On Composite Supply Of Catering Services Within Rented Club Premises: AAR
The West Bengal Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that 5% GST is...
GST
12% GST Payable On Supply of Baby Carrier With Hip Seat When Sale Value Exceeds Rs. 1,000 Per Piece: AAR
The West Bengal Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Supply of Baby...
Columns
Safari Retreats Judgement | Prove Immovable Property To Be A ‘Plant’ To Avail GST ITC
In the Safari Retreats Judgement, the Supreme Court remanded the matter to the high...
Indirect Taxes
Voluntary Part Payment Of Differential Duty By Importer Can’t Be Ground For Imposition Of Penalty Upon CHA: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
GST
Loans Services Against Consideration Payable In Form Of Interest Is An Inward Supply: AAR
The West Bengal Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that the services by...
GST
3% GST Payable On Supply Of Second Hand Gold Jewellery Or Diamond Jewellery After Minor Processing: AAR
The West Bengal Authority of Advance Ruling has held that 3% GST payable on...
Direct Tax
CBDT Increases Tax Refund Limit Jurisdiction For Condonation Of Delay In Filing ITR
Now it has become more easier to claim income tax refund in cases of...
Direct Tax
TOLA Will Apply To Income Tax Act After 1 April 2021, Rules Supreme Court: Know Key Observations
The Supreme Court has held that the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation & Amendment...
GST
Services Connecting Passenger To Drivers Through App Falls Under E-Commerce Operator, No GST Payable: West Bengal AAR
The West Bengal Authority of Advance Ruling has held that the applicant who provides...
GST
BREAKING | Safari Retreats Case | Builders Eligible For GST ITC On Construction Costs If Building Constructed For Renting Services: Supreme Court | Read...
The Supreme Court has pronounced the verdict in the landmark case of Chief Commissioner...
Direct Tax
BREAKING | Income Tax Dept’s Big Win | TOLA Applicable To Income Tax Act Beyond Specified Date, Rules Supreme Court
In a major relief to the Income Tax Department, the Supreme Court has ruled...