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Indirect Taxes
DGFT’s Policy Interpretation Can’t Override CESTAT’s Statutory Jurisdiction: Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Over DFIA Imports
The Madras High Court has held that a provision in the Foreign Trade Policy...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Brokers Can’t Rely Solely On Importer’s Documents When Gold-Origin Certificates Remain Unverified: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a customs broker’s writ petition challenging an adjudication...
Indirect Taxes
DRI Withdraws Summons To Advocate; Delhi High Court Holds Summons To Advocates Only In Rare And Exceptional Circumstances
The Delhi High Court has observed that summoning an advocate under Section 108 of...
GST
Advocates Can’t Be Sued Under Consumer Protection Act for Deficiency in Legal Services: Andhra Pradesh High CourtÂ
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the dismissal of...
Columns
Advocates Won’t Be Able To Charge More Than Rs. 50,000 Per Case If..
Recent discussions on social media and legal forums have sparked claims that advocates in...
Other Laws
Women’s Representation & Nomination Fee in Focus: Patna High Court Seeks Justification in Advocates’ Body Elections Case
The Patna High Court took up a writ petition filed by Advocate Saroj Kumar...
Other Laws
Advocates Never Refund Client’s Fee? Here’s Is What Client Can Do
No — advocates do not lawfully get to ‘never refund’ fees. Bar Council rules...
Columns
Ways By Which Advocates Can Publicize Their Services Without Amounting To AdvertisementÂ
Advocates in India are strictly regulated by the Bar Council of India (BCI), which...
GST
Why Advocates Are Exempt from GST in India?
Exploring the Legal, Economic, and Administrative Rationale Behind GST Exemptions for Legal Professionals in India
Other Laws
Police Summoning Advocates: SC Seeks CJI’s Directions on Safeguarding Legal Independence
The Supreme Court while letting the matter be placed before the Chief Justice of...
Columns
Can Advocates Be Held Liable for Legal Opinions in Economic Offence Cases? Here’s What the Law Says
In recent times, investigative agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have, in certain...
GST
Fictitious Petitioners Before Delhi HC: Court Warns Advocates Against Filing Forged Documents, Urges Verification via GST Portal
The Delhi High Court has discovered that certain writ petitions challenging the cancellation of...
Other Laws
Delhi Advocates To Strike On February 17, 2025, Against Advocate Amendment Bill 2025
In a significant move, the Coordination Committee declared a one-day abstinence from work in...
Notification
FAKE NEWS ALERT | BCI Introduces Mandatory Minimum Fee Structure for Advocates Across India
In a recent wave of misinformation, social media platforms have been abuzz with claims...
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Indirect Taxes
DGFT’s Policy Interpretation Can’t Override CESTAT’s Statutory Jurisdiction: Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Over DFIA Imports
The Madras High Court has held that a provision in the Foreign Trade Policy...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Brokers Can’t Rely Solely On Importer’s Documents When Gold-Origin Certificates Remain Unverified: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a customs broker’s writ petition challenging an adjudication...
Indirect Taxes
CESTAT Has No Jurisdiction Over Baggage Disputes: Madras High Court Condones 37-Day Delay In Gold Confiscation Revision
The Madras High Court has held that the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate...
GST
GST Portal Notices Going Unanswered? Officers Must Explore Other Modes of Service: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has held that GST officers should explore alternative modes of...