Madras High Courtconstitutionalmedia
Madras High Court Stays Blocking of VHP’s Posts on X
The Madras High Court ruled that satire should not be treated as sedition by staying a notice against VHP's social media posts.
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Supreme Court of Indiacorporatelabour
Supreme Court Constitutes Two Election Tribunals for Bar Council Disputes
The Supreme Court established two additional election tribunals to address disputes from ongoing State Bar Council elections, enhancing the resolution mechanisms available for legal practitioners.
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Patna High Courtcriminalconstitutional
Patna High Court Rescinds Downgrade of MP Pappu Yadav’s Security
The Patna High Court invalidated the Bihar government's decision to downgrade security for MP Pappu Yadav, deeming it arbitrary. The ruling emphasized adherence to due process in security matters for public figures.
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunaltaxcorporate
Remote Access & Virtual Services Don't Create Permanent Establishment: ITAT Rejects "Virtual Service PE" Theory
The ITAT ruled that remote access and virtual services do not equate to a Permanent Establishment under the India-Canada DTAA, rejecting the 'Virtual Service PE' theory in a case involving IMAX Theatre Services.
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GST Appellate Tribunaltax
GSTAT Notifies Bench Composition & Hearing Structure Across India
The GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has established benches and a structured hearing process for handling GST appeals across India, improving efficiency in tax dispute resolution.
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corporatetax
DGFT Issues New Import Rules for Gold Under Advance Authorisation Scheme
The DGFT has set new regulations capping gold imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme at 100 kg, aimed at compliance and regulatory oversight.
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Karnataka High Courttax
Duplicate GST Orders Result in Fresh Hearing on GST Cancellation: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has annulled duplicate GST orders for the same tax period, mandating a fresh hearing from the stage of reply to the show cause notice, emphasizing procedural adherence in tax assessments.
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CESTATtax
CESTAT Directs Reassessment of Refund Claim for Gold Jewellery Misclassification
The CESTAT has mandated reassessment of a refund claim involving excess countervailing duty for gold jewellery that was mistakenly classified, reinforcing the principle of accurate classification for duty claims.
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CESTATtax
CESTAT Dismisses ₹54.15 Lakh Refund Appeal Due to Late Filing
The CESTAT has dismissed a refund appeal on customs duty reassessment, stating that the importer’s claim was barred due to late filing under Section 27. Proper documentation is paramount in navigating customs regulations.
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Reserve Bank of Indiabanking
RBI Releases Directions on Responsible Business Conduct for Regional Rural Banks, 2026
The RBI has issued updated directions on responsible business conduct specifically for Regional Rural Banks, reinforcing ethical standards in their operations.
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Reserve Bank of Indiabanking
RBI Amends Guidelines for Stressed Assets in Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2026
The RBI has implemented amendments concerning credit risk management for Non-Banking Financial Companies, aimed at improving the resolution process of stressed assets.
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Reserve Bank of Indiabanking
RBI Introduces Amendments for Regional Rural Banks on Credit Risk Management, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced amendments to the credit risk management guidelines specifically for Regional Rural Banks, bolstering their operational frameworks.
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Reserve Bank of Indiabanking
RBI Issues Amendments on Income Recognition and Asset Classification, 2026
The RBI has released an important amendment concerning income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning for all-India financial institutions, in response to evolving financial landscapes.
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