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 Demand
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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Commercial Tax Dept’s Statutory First Charge Prevails Over Secured Creditor’s SARFAESI Claim: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that the statutory first charge created in favour...
Notification
ICAI Dismisses Social Media Claims of Student and Examination Data Breach, Calls Them “False”
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has strongly refuted allegations circulating on...
Case Compilation
JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : 06 JULY, 2026
Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for July 06, 2026.GSTRULE 48(4) VS RULE 138A(1):...
Indirect Taxes
Non-AC Dining Areas in Same Hotel Complex Not Liable to Service Tax: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
CBLR Violation Allegation Alone Can’t Attract Customs Act Penalty: CESTAT Quashes Rs. 10 Lakh Penalty on Customs Broker
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh Bench, has set aside...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Can’t Impose Penalty Solely on Co-Accused’s Uncorroborated Statement: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh has dismissed the department's...
Indirect Taxes
No Service Tax on Corporate Guarantees Issued Without Consideration: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh Bench, has held that...
Indirect Taxes
Confessional Statements Alone Can’t Justify Rule 26 Penalty: CESTAT Quashes Penalties
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench, has set aside...
GST
GST Interest Waiver, Revised Returns Can’t Be Directed by Courts in Pre-GST Works Contract Disputes: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that courts cannot direct the GST department to...
GST
Non-Filing of LUT Can’t Override Zero-Rated Supply Status: Karnataka HC Quashes GST Demand on Export Services
The Karnataka High Court has held that a GST demand cannot be sustained merely...
GST
18% GST Payable On PP Packing Boxes: AAR
The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (WBAAR) has clarified the classification of polypropylene...
GST
Laundry Soap Below 500 Grams Not Eligible for 5% GST, Taxable at 18%: AAR
The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (WBAAR) has ruled that laundry soap bars...
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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 Demand
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...