Direct Tax
ITAT Quashes S. 153C Proceedings Over “Common, Vague and Mechanical” Satisfaction Note
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed proceedings initiated under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, holding that...
Notification
Gold, Precious Metals Import Duty Hiked
The Central Government has increased import duty rates on gold from 4% to 4.35% and several other precious metal categories with effect from 13 May 2026, effectively becoming applicable from midnight tonight. The notification introduces changes in customs duty rates applicable to gold, silver, platinum...
Other Laws
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Clause Incorporated Through Reference in Redevelopment Agreements
The Supreme Court has held that an arbitration clause contained in an earlier development...
Other Laws
Signed Supreme Court Order Prevails Over Open Court Dictation; Draft Dictation Can Be Corrected Before Signing: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that a digitally signed and uploaded judgment is the...
Direct Tax
ITAT Quashes S. 153C Proceedings Over “Common, Vague and Mechanical” Satisfaction Note
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed proceedings initiated...
Direct Tax
Bright Line Test Not Recognised Under Income Tax Law: Delhi HC Dismisses Appeal Against Sony India
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the Income Tax Department’s appeal against Sony India...
Columns
Govt Hikes Gold & Silver Import Duty to 15%; Jewellery Prices Set to Rise
In a significant move aimed at conserving foreign exchange reserves and curbing non-essential imports,...
Columns
India-UAE CEPA Tariff Gap Raises Concerns Over Surge in Gold and Silver Imports
India’s decision to raise customs duties on precious metals has intensified concerns over the...
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
Top 10 Cashback UPI Apps in India (2026)
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the digital payment ecosystem by enabling instant...
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...
Indirect Taxes
R. 8 Applicable Instead of Related Party Valuation Rules: CESTAT Quashes Excise Duty Demand on Inter-Unit Transfers
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New...
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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
CGST Mumbai Zone Unveils Action Plan 2026–27
The CGST Mumbai Zone has released its “Action Plan 2026–27” with a strong focus...
GST
GST Appeal Can’t Be Rejected Merely Because DRC-07 Was Not Uploaded On Portal: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has held that a GST appeal cannot...
GST
DGGI | Delhi Court Grants Bail To Russian National Involved In Fraudulent ITC Case
The Patiala House Courts has granted regular bail to aRodion Khakimov, Russian national accused...
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. 8 Applicable Instead of Related Party Valuation Rules: CESTAT Quashes Excise Duty Demand on Inter-Unit Transfers
The Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has set aside a Central Excise duty demand of ₹14.85 lakh and held that transfers between amalgamated units of the same legal entity cannot be treated as “sales” for...
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...
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Direct Tax
Genuine Adjournment Request Deserved Consideration: Delhi HC Restores Sports Trust’s Registration Plea
The Delhi High Court has quashed the orders passed by the Commissioner of Income...
Case Compilation
JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : 13 May, 2026
Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for May 13, 2026.GSTGST REGISTRATION CANCELLATION BASED ON...
Indirect Taxes
DGFT Prohibits Sugar Exports Till September 30, 2026
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has prohibited the sugar exports with immediate...
GST
CGST Mumbai Zone Unveils Action Plan 2026–27
The CGST Mumbai Zone has released its “Action Plan 2026–27” with a strong focus...
GST
GST Appeal Can’t Be Rejected Merely Because DRC-07 Was Not Uploaded On Portal: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has held that a GST appeal cannot...
Direct Tax
Income Tax Dept. Uncovers Rs. 65,000 Crore Discrepancies in Property Transaction Reporting
The Income Tax Department conducted survey and spot verification operations at sub-registrar offices...
Columns
GST Rate Chart for Major Petroleum Products and LPG Gas
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework in India prescribes different tax rates for...
Columns
Top 10 GST Software for E-Commerce Sellers 2026
E-commerce sellers in India face a different GST compliance burden from ordinary traders. A...
Columns
GST On Professional Fees
Professional fees are generally taxable under GST when the service provider crosses the prescribed...
Columns
Format of Reply to Income Tax Notice U/s 133(6)
BEFORE THE INCOME TAX DEPARTMENTReply to Notice Issued Under Section 133(6) of the Income-tax...
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Contradictory Evidence and Hostile Witnesses Destroyed Prosecution Story: Supreme Court Acquits Man in Murder Case
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man convicted for murder and offences under the...
Other Laws
Contractual Appointment Against Regular Vacancy “Patently Illegal” : Supreme Court Orders Regular Appointment of Assistant Professor
The Supreme Court has held that appointing a candidate on a contractual basis against...