Mariya Paliwala
Mariya is the Senior Editor at Juris Hour. She has 7+ years of experience on covering tax litigation stories from the Supreme Court, High Courts and various tribunals including CESTAT, ITAT, NCLAT, NCLT, etc. Mariya graduated from MLSU Law College, Udaipur (Raj.) with B.A.LL.B. and also holds an LL.M. She started her career as a freelance tax reporter in the leading online legal news companies.
Case Compilation
JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : 23 JULY, 2026
Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for July 23, 2026.GSTGST ON DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES MUST FIRST BE DECIDED BY AAR, NOT HIGH COURT: DELHI HCPRINTING MANUFACTURER’S NAME ON PACKAGING FOR STATUTORY COMPLIANCE IS NOT BRANDING, GST EXEMPTION CAN’T BE DENIED: GSTATGSTAT ADMITS APPEAL IN ALLEGED...
Indirect Taxes
‘Minute Maid Nimbu Fresh’ Is a Fruit Juice-Based Drink, Not Lemonade; CESTAT Quashes ₹19 Lakh Excise DemandÂ
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that 'Minute Maid Nimbu Fresh' (MMNF) is classifiable as a "fruit juice-based drink" and not as "lemonade", thereby setting aside an excise duty demand of over ₹19 lakh raised...
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Direct Tax
Date of Email Dispatch Determines Validity of S. 148 Notice, Not Date on Notice: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that a notice under Section 148 of the...
Direct Tax
Outstanding Land Procurement Advances Cannot Be Taxed as Forfeited Income U/s 56(2)(ix): Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the Income Tax Department's appeal against real estate...
Indirect Taxes
Limitation Issue Can’t Survive After Assessee Concedes CENVAT Demand: Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Excise Appeal
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed an appeal holding that once an assessee expressly...
GST
No GST Recovery Without Adjudication: Bombay High Court Stays Coercive Action Based on Tentative Tax Liability
The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to the assessee by restraining the...
GST
Pay Slips Qualify as Consignment Notes, Upholds GTA Service Tax on Iron Ore Transport: Karnataka HCÂ
The Karnataka High Court has held that transportation documents described as "pay slips" can...
GST
GST ITC Demand Quashed As Dept. Ignored Taxpayer’s Reply to SCN: Punjab & Haryana High CourtÂ
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an order confirming an Input Tax...
GST
Seek Rectification Under Retrospective ITC Relief Mechanism Instead of Writ Petition: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has asked the taxpayer to seek rectification under extension of...
Other Laws
Bank Guarantee Can’t Be Released Until Outstanding Excise Liquor Licence Dues Are Cleared: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by a liquor outlet...
GST
GST ITC Denial Over Supplier’s Tax Default: Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Fresh AdjudicationÂ
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the GST Department to reconsider the objections...
Indirect Taxes
Assessee Can’t Escape VAT Liability by Blaming Tax Consultant: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed both a review petition and a sales tax...
Other Laws
Parliament Alone Can Amend Law: Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Committee Report on Raising Pecuniary Jurisdiction
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim relief to the Delhi High...
Columns
New ITR Business Code 21011 Introduced for Share Traders
The Income Tax Department has introduced a new business/profession code—21011: "Other Services – Buying...
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Case Compilation
JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : 23 JULY, 2026
Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for July 23, 2026.GSTGST ON DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES MUST...
Indirect Taxes
‘Minute Maid Nimbu Fresh’ Is a Fruit Juice-Based Drink, Not Lemonade; CESTAT Quashes ₹19 Lakh Excise DemandÂ
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
GST
CBIC Plans Faceless GST System; Refunds, Registration and Assessments May Go Digital in Phases
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is preparing a major overhaul...
Supreme Court
Occupant’s Right to Redeveloped Flat: Supreme Court Builder to Honour Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreement
The Supreme Court has held that a developer cannot evade its contractual and statutory...