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Legal Briefs | Telangana HC junks plea against SC sub-panel
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Legal Briefs | Telangana HC junks plea against SC sub-panel

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Justice T. Vinod Kumar of the Telangana High Court junked a writ petition questioning the constitution of a Cabinet sub-committee to recommend the way ahead for implementing sub-classification of scheduled caste in the state. The judge heard a writ petition filed by Batthula Ram Prasad questioning the memo of September 12 by which a six-member committee was constituted to …

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US President Biden’s growing worries spurred son’s pardon without delay
1 month, 1 week ago

US President Biden’s growing worries spurred son’s pardon without delay

Live Mint  

Several of President Biden’s close confidants for months said privately that they expected him to pardon his son Hunter, even as he publicly insisted he wouldn’t. While a pardon always was a possibility as Hunter faced yearslong scrutiny from U.S. attorney—and later special counsel—David Weiss, his defense lawyers said they didn’t have it in mind as they navigated the probe …

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[Taxation] Passing Order Without Providing Opportunity Of Hearing, Providing Documents Violates Natural Justice: Allahabad HC Reiterates
1 month, 1 week ago

[Taxation] Passing Order Without Providing Opportunity Of Hearing, Providing Documents Violates Natural Justice: Allahabad HC Reiterates

Live Law  

While deciding a case relating to Input Tax Credit, the Allahabad High Court has held that a quasi-judicial body must provide an opportunity of hearing to a person before imposing liability on them. The Division Bench comprising Justice Shekhar B. Saraf and Justice Vipin Chandra Dixit held that as per the doctrine of audi alteram partem, such orders cannot be …

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New coalition calls for ‘overhaul’ of Scotland’s devolved taxes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New coalition calls for ‘overhaul’ of Scotland’s devolved taxes

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new campaign is demanding Scotland’s political leaders take “bold …

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Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up 20th May To 26th May, 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up 20th May To 26th May, 2024

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEXCommissioner Of Income Tax, Central-Iii, Kolkata Versus M/S. 2024 LiveLaw 136 ORDERS/JUDGEMENTS Share Application Money Or Repayment Doesn't Attract Penalty Section 269SS And 269T: Calcutta High Court Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 127 Case Title: Commissioner Of Income Tax, Central-Iii, Kolkata Versus M/S. Filing Information In Sealed Covers For Enforcement Of Arbitral Award Is Contrary To Natural Justice: Calcutta High Court …

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Delhi High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Section 115BBE Of Income Tax Act
1 year ago

Delhi High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Section 115BBE Of Income Tax Act

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 115BBE of the Income Tax Act.The bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna has observed that Statutory Acts and their provisions are not to be declared unconstitutional on the fanciful theory that power would be exercised in an unrealistic fashion or in a vacuum or on …

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Netherlands responsible for 17% of $301 billion annual tax avoidance by businesses
1 year, 5 months ago

Netherlands responsible for 17% of $301 billion annual tax avoidance by businesses

NL Times  

The Netherlands is responsible for 17 percent of the 301 billion dollars in tax avoidance committed by companies per year, according to calculations by the Tax Justice Network. Two years ago, the Tax Justice Network calculated that 6.3 percent of tax avoidance by companies happened through the Netherlands. Arnold Merkies, coordinator of the Tax Justice Network’s Dutch sister organization, told …

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GOP releases testimony of whistleblowers claiming interference in Hunter Biden case
1 year, 6 months ago

GOP releases testimony of whistleblowers claiming interference in Hunter Biden case

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republicans released testimony Thursday from two IRS whistleblowers who allege that the Justice Department interfered with their yearslong investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter — a charge the department swiftly denied. “Whistleblowers describe how the Biden Justice Department intervened and overstepped in a campaign to protect the son of Joe Biden by delaying, divulging and denying …

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What to know about Hunter Biden’s plea deal in federal tax and gun case
1 year, 6 months ago

What to know about Hunter Biden’s plea deal in federal tax and gun case

Associated Press  

The announcement that federal prosecutors have reached a plea deal with President Joe Biden’s son Hunter over tax and gun charges marks the likely end of a five-year Justice Department investigation that has dogged the Biden family. On Tuesday, Rep. James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee, said that the “charges against Hunter Biden and sweetheart plea …

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HC to Decide on Tax Liability in Cotton Procurement
1 year, 6 months ago

HC to Decide on Tax Liability in Cotton Procurement

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N. Tukaramji will resolve the issue as to whether agriculturists and purchasers from agriculturists, either directly or from agricultural market committees, would require payment under the reverse charge mechanism. HC reserves verdict on admissibility of writ against SC, Prez A two-judge bench of the …

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Senate Finance Chief blasts Clarence Thomas' billionaire friend for obstructing gift probe
1 year, 8 months ago

Senate Finance Chief blasts Clarence Thomas' billionaire friend for obstructing gift probe

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. The Democratic chair of the Senate Finance Committee said Tuesday that billionaire GOP megadonor Harlan Crow is trying to obstruct the panel's investigation into his gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who is facing growing calls to resign for failing to disclose luxury vacations and other largesse from an individual with business …

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Tech Mahindra’s IT reassessment plea: HC questions CBDT\'s rejection
1 year, 10 months ago

Tech Mahindra’s IT reassessment plea: HC questions CBDT\'s rejection

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday questioned Central Board of Direct Taxes whether a departmental wing of the government can retain fictitious tax amounts. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N. Tukaramji, was hearing a batch of petitions filed in 2013 by Tech Mahindra challenging the actions of the Income Tax department which refused to …

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Cricket Associations Are Run On Business Lines, Their Claim For Income Tax Exemption As "Charitable Purpose" Requires Scrutiny : Supreme Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Associations Are Run On Business Lines, Their Claim For Income Tax Exemption As "Charitable Purpose" Requires Scrutiny : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has observed that the claim of State Cricket Associations for income tax exemption on the ground of "charitable purposes" require deeper scrutiny as their activities are run on business lines.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justice S Ravindra Bhat and Justice PS Narasimha allowed the appeals filed by the revenue department and directed the …

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Government Not Funded By Everyone, Only 4% Of Citizens Pay Income Tax: Justice Hemant Gupta In Hijab Case Hearings
2 years, 4 months ago

Government Not Funded By Everyone, Only 4% Of Citizens Pay Income Tax: Justice Hemant Gupta In Hijab Case Hearings

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia heard a batch of petitions challenging the ban on wearing Hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka on Monday. However, Justice Gupta was quick to reply that Government is not funded by everyone, as only 4% people pay income tax. "No, sorry, only 4% pay income tax", Justice Gupta said. "There …

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Weekly Round-Up of Tax Cases: May 15 To May 21
2 years, 7 months ago

Weekly Round-Up of Tax Cases: May 15 To May 21

Live Law  

Supreme Court Case Title : Union of India and Anr versus M/s Mohit Minerals Through Director Citation : 2022 LiveLaw 500 In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court held that the recommendations of the GST council are not binding on the Union and the State Governments. Delhi High Court Case Title: Rahul Biala Vs ITO Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 455 The …

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Weekly Round-Up Of Tax Cases : April 3 To April 10, 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Weekly Round-Up Of Tax Cases : April 3 To April 10, 2022

Live Law  

High Courts Delhi High Court Case Title: American Express India Private Limited Versus ACIT Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 289 The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma has directed the income tax department to decide on the rectification application filed by American Express and grant a refund, if any, along with the interest. Case Title: CIT …

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GST On Intermediaries : Bombay High Court Delivers Split Verdict On Constitutionality Of Section 13(8)(b) IGST Act
3 years, 7 months ago

GST On Intermediaries : Bombay High Court Delivers Split Verdict On Constitutionality Of Section 13(8)(b) IGST Act

Live Law  

A division bench of the Bombay High Court has delivered a split verdict on the constitutionality of Section 13 of the IGST Act, which imposes GST liability on services provided by intermediaries to persons located outside India.While Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has held the provision to be unconstitutional, Justice Abhay Ahuja dissented. A division bench of the Bombay High Court has …

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Netherlands world's 4th biggest tax haven
3 years, 10 months ago

Netherlands world's 4th biggest tax haven

NL Times  

The Netherlands is still one of the world's main tax havens, coming in fourth place on Tax Justice Network's biennial ranking of tax havens. Tax Justice Network looked at the extent to which a country's laws allow companies to avoid tax, and examined how much money from multinationals flowed through a country using such schemes. "The fact that the Netherlands …

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After Trump v. Vance, a federal judge rejects Trump’s challenge to a subpoena of his tax returns.
55 years ago

After Trump v. Vance, a federal judge rejects Trump’s challenge to a subpoena of his tax returns.

Slate  

On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero threw out President Donald Trump’s challenge to a subpoena seeking his tax returns, a decision that all but guarantees a New York grand jury access to these documents in the near future. In 2019, a New York grand jury subpoenaed Mazars, Trump’s shadowy accounting firm, for eight years of financial records from both …

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A look at efforts to make legal pot foster social justice
5 years, 7 months ago

A look at efforts to make legal pot foster social justice

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Questions about marijuana and social justice have played a prominent role this year in several U.S. states’ debates about pot legalization. A look at some initiatives around the country: ____ CALIFORNIA When voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2016, they also invited people to petition to have old pot convictions expunged or reduced. ___ MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts’ 2016 recreational …

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