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Economic Survey 2025-26: Key Highlights
The Economic Survey 2025-26 released by the Ministry of Finance shows that India’s economy remains strong and stable despite global pressure. The...
![Employer vs Employee PF/ESI Contributions Treatment under Income Tax: Supreme Court to Resolve Deduction Issue [Read Judgement] Employer vs Employee PF/ESI Contributions Treatment under Income Tax: Supreme Court to Resolve Deduction Issue [Read Judgement]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/29/750x450_2122383-employer-employee-pf-esi-contributions-treatment-under-income-tax-supreme-court-resolve-deduction-issue-taxscan.webp)
Employer vs Employee PF/ESI Contributions Treatment under Income Tax: Supreme Court to Resolve Deduction Issue [Read Judgement]
The Apex Court noted that there exist two historically divergent lines of judicial opinion on the interpretation of “due date” for employees’ PF/ESI contribution. Therefore the same needed to be addressed.


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![FinMin Revises Customs Tariff Values for Silver [Read Notification] FinMin Revises Customs Tariff Values for Silver [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/29/250x150_2122432-finmin-revises-customs-tariff-values-silver-taxscan.webp)
![ED Account Freeze Under PMLA: Karnataka HC Seeks Employee Salary Details before Considering Interim Relief to WINZO subsidiary [Read Order] ED Account Freeze Under PMLA: Karnataka HC Seeks Employee Salary Details before Considering Interim Relief to WINZO subsidiary [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/29/250x150_2122410-ed-account-freeze-under-pmla-karnataka-hc-seeks-employee-salary-details-before-considering-interim-relief-winzo-subsidiary-taxscan.webp)





![Failure to Respond to SCN Not Excused by CA’s Lapse: Delhi HC Dismisses Mobile Phone Dealers Plea Against ₹2.32 Lakh GST Demand [Read Order] Failure to Respond to SCN Not Excused by CA’s Lapse: Delhi HC Dismisses Mobile Phone Dealers Plea Against ₹2.32 Lakh GST Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/29/750x450_2122397-failure-respond-scn-not-excused-cas-lapse-delhi-hc-dismisses-mobile-phone-dealers-plea-against-gst-demand-taxscan-.webp)
![GST Assessment Order Passed Against Unregistered Contractor Due to Identical Name Confusion on WAMIS & Income Tax Portal Data Quashed: Orissa HC [Read Order] GST Assessment Order Passed Against Unregistered Contractor Due to Identical Name Confusion on WAMIS & Income Tax Portal Data Quashed: Orissa HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/28/500x300_2122226-orissa-high-court-wamis-portal-gst-assessment-order-quashed-orissa-high-court-gst-case-taxscan.webp)
![Mandatory Three Month Gap Required between SCN and Final Order u/s 73 of GST Act: Bombay HC [Read Order] Mandatory Three Month Gap Required between SCN and Final Order u/s 73 of GST Act: Bombay HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/27/500x300_2122057-bombay-high-court-gst-ruling-taxscan.webp)
![Builder Required to Pass on GST ITC Benefits to Homebuyers: GSTAT Directs Buyer-Wise Refund of ₹1 Cr Profiteered Amount [Read Order] Builder Required to Pass on GST ITC Benefits to Homebuyers: GSTAT Directs Buyer-Wise Refund of ₹1 Cr Profiteered Amount [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/27/500x300_2122009-builder-required-pass-gst-itc-benefits-homebuyers-gstat-directs.webp)
![GST ITC Benefits Must Be Passed On Regardless of Amount: GSTAT Orders ₹40,096 Refund among 1,865 Homebuyers [Read Order] GST ITC Benefits Must Be Passed On Regardless of Amount: GSTAT Orders ₹40,096 Refund among 1,865 Homebuyers [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/27/500x300_2122005-gst-itc-benefits-must-passed-regardless-amount-gstat-orders-40096-refund-among-1865-homebuyers-taxcscan.webp)
![CESTAT allows Service Tax Refund for Nokia, Denial on Rent-a-Cab, Outdoor Catering & Security Services Set Aside [Read Order] CESTAT allows Service Tax Refund for Nokia, Denial on Rent-a-Cab, Outdoor Catering & Security Services Set Aside [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/27/750x450_2122002-service-tax-refund-nokia-taxscan.webp)
![VAT paid on Sale of Copyright of ‘Kolangal’ Dubbed Serials: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand on Ananda Vikatan [Read Order] VAT paid on Sale of Copyright of ‘Kolangal’ Dubbed Serials: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand on Ananda Vikatan [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/26/500x300_2121966-vat-kolangal-dubbed-serials-cestat-service-tax-demand-ananda-vikatan-taxscan.webp)
![Service Tax Exemption for Non-Commercial Govt Buildings: CESTAT Remands Matter for Fresh Verification of Documents Under Notification [Read Order] Service Tax Exemption for Non-Commercial Govt Buildings: CESTAT Remands Matter for Fresh Verification of Documents Under Notification [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/26/500x300_2121968-service-tax-exemption-non-commercial-govt-buildings-cestat-remands-fresh-verification-documents-under-notification-taxscan.webp)
![Bona Fide Belief Bars Extended Limitation u/s 73: CESTAT Quashes ₹3.72 Lakh Service Tax Demand [Read Order] Bona Fide Belief Bars Extended Limitation u/s 73: CESTAT Quashes ₹3.72 Lakh Service Tax Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/24/500x300_2121756-bona-fide-belief-service-tax-taxscan.webp)
![Book Entry showing Service Tax as Expense does not Prove Unjust Enrichment: CESTAT sets aside Refund Credited to Consumer Welfare Fund [Read Order] Book Entry showing Service Tax as Expense does not Prove Unjust Enrichment: CESTAT sets aside Refund Credited to Consumer Welfare Fund [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/22/500x300_2121464-book-entry-showing-service-tax-as-expense-prove-unjust-enrichment-cestat-refund-credited-consumer-welfare-fund-taxscan.webp)
![CA Certification with Self Declaration Sufficient for 4% SAD Refund: CESTAT Criticises ‘Perfunctory’ Rejection [Read Order] CA Certification with Self Declaration Sufficient for 4% SAD Refund: CESTAT Criticises ‘Perfunctory’ Rejection [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/29/750x450_2122375-ca-certification-with-self-declaration-sufficient-for-4-sad-refund-cestat-criticises-perfunctory-rejection-taxscan.webp)
![90% Unsecured Creditor Consent Sufficient To Dispense with Meetings u/s 230(9): NCLAT [Read Order] 90% Unsecured Creditor Consent Sufficient To Dispense with Meetings u/s 230(9): NCLAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/28/750x450_2122251-90-dispense-unsecured-creditor-consent-sufficient-tmeetings.webp)

Kavi Priya
![Service Tax Not Payable on liquidated damages collected from supplier on account of non-performance of the contracts: CESTAT [Read Order] Service Tax Not Payable on liquidated damages collected from supplier on account of non-performance of the contracts: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CESTAT-CESTAT-Bangalore-Service-Tax-liquidated-damages-Taxscan.jpg)
Yogitha S. Yogesh
Rupesh Sharma


Saagarika Gopinath

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![FinMin Revises Customs Tariff Values for Silver [Read Notification] FinMin Revises Customs Tariff Values for Silver [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/29/500x300_2122432-finmin-revises-customs-tariff-values-silver-taxscan.webp)
![ED Account Freeze Under PMLA: Karnataka HC Seeks Employee Salary Details before Considering Interim Relief to WINZO subsidiary [Read Order] ED Account Freeze Under PMLA: Karnataka HC Seeks Employee Salary Details before Considering Interim Relief to WINZO subsidiary [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/29/500x300_2122410-ed-account-freeze-under-pmla-karnataka-hc-seeks-employee-salary-details-before-considering-interim-relief-winzo-subsidiary-taxscan.webp)




