Direct Tax
Can Loans Be Treated as Bogus Solely Because Lenders Are Linked to Alleged Entry Operators? ITAT Says No
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the loans cannot be treated as bogus solely because lenders are...
Notification
GSTN Extends Timeline for implementation of mandatory “Ship To GSTIN” and Voluntary Closure of E-Way Bill functionalities
The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) has extended the timeline for implementation of mandatory "ship to GSTIN" and voluntary closure of e-way bill functionalities.GSTN Advisory dated 20.05.2026 informed that the functionalities namely Mandatory capture of "Ship To GSTIN" in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions; and Voluntary...
Other Laws
Yaba Seizure | Can Circumstantial Evidence Without Recovery Defeat Bail in NDPS Cases? Tripura HC Says Yes
The Tripura High Court has refused to grant bail to an accused allegedly linked...
Other Laws
Personal Liberty Under Article 21 Cannot Override Effective Administration of Criminal Justice: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that while an accused cannot be compelled to surrender...
Direct Tax
Can Loans Be Treated as Bogus Solely Because Lenders Are Linked to Alleged Entry Operators? ITAT Says No
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the...
Direct Tax
Software Payments Not Royalty, Offshore Supplies Not Taxable: ITAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) held that consideration received...
GST
GST Assessment Order Quashed for Denial of Personal Hearing Despite Taxpayer Opting ‘No’ in DRC-06: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that a taxpayer’s selection of “No” for personal...
Columns
Why Are Gold Smugglers Making More Money Than Legal Importers?
India's decision to sharply increase gold import duties has triggered concerns of a renewed...
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
Jewellery Stocks Rally as Govt. Cuts Gold, Silver Import Prices
Shares of jewellery companies witnessed a strong rally after the Centre reduced the base...
Money Hacks
Top 10 Cashback UPI Apps in India (2026)
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the digital payment ecosystem by enabling instant...
Notification
GSTAT Appeal Filing Too Complex? Marwar Bar Association Seeks Relaxation of Portal Requirements and Procedural Rules
The Marwar GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association (MGTBA) has submitted a detailed representation to...
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
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
GST Assessment Order Quashed for Denial of Personal Hearing Despite Taxpayer Opting ‘No’ in DRC-06: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that a taxpayer’s selection of “No” for personal...
GST
Assignment of Long-Term MIDC Leasehold Rights Not Taxable as GST Supply of Service: Supreme Court Dismisses Dept. SLP
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Revenue’s Special Leave Petition (SLP) agaisnt the Bombay...
GST
GST | Date of Order Communication Must Be Excluded While Computing Limitation: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has held that the period for filing an appeal 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
KYC Verification Of Importer By Customs Broker Through Govt. Portals Enough, No Physical Verification Required: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside an order revoking the customs broker licence of M/s Shalom Forwarders, holding that a customs broker cannot be expected to physically verify every importer’s premises or continuously monitor...
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...
Latest Articles
Direct Tax
S. 292BC Can’t Retroactively Validate Defective S. 153D Approvals Issued Before April 1, 2021: ITAT
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed assessment orders...
Columns
Earn Salary and Trade in F&O? Small Profit Could Now Trigger Tax Audit Under New Income Tax Act
The Income-tax Act, 2025 appears to have made a significant compliance change for small...
Columns
GST Notices for FY 2024-25 Onwards U/s 73/74 May Face Jurisdictional Challenge After S. 74A: Taxpayers Must Check Validity Before Replying [CASE LAW]
In a significant ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for GST assessments across the country,...
Indirect Taxes
KYC Verification Of Importer By Customs Broker Through Govt. Portals Enough, No Physical Verification Required: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Reversal of CENVAT Credit Equals Non-Availment: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Not Payable on Construction of Educational Institutions Before July 2012: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Ocean Freight Mark-Up Not Taxable as Service Tax: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
One-Time Water Infrastructure Charges on Long-Term Industrial Leases Not Taxable as Support Services: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Demurrage Charges and Dispatch Money Not Taxable as ‘Port Services’: CESTAT
The Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Rule 9(1)(bb) Can’t Be Invoked to Deny CENVAT Credit When Penalty Proceedings Fail: CESTAT
The Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Duty Exemption on Edible-Grade Oils Used in Cosmetics: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
CENVAT Credit Available Even If Returned Machinery Not Sent Back to Same Buyer: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...