JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : MARCH 18, 2026

Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for March 18, 2026.GSTCONSOLIDATION OF SCNS COVERING MULTIPLE FY UNDER S. 73, 74 OF CGST ACT ALLOWED: DELHI...

GSTN Update Triggers Portal Glitch: Taxpayers Forced to Confirm ‘Tax Liability Breakup’ Tab Despite No Late Invoices

In a recent system update aimed at improving compliance under Section 50 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has introduced changes in Form GSTR-3B effective from the February 2026 tax period. However, the...

Dying Declaration Can Be Relied Upon If Certified by Doctor: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his...

Supreme Court Strikes Down 3-Month Limit for Maternity Leave to Adoptive Mothers

The Supreme Court has struck down the  3 month limit for maternity leave to...

JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : MARCH 18, 2026

Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for March 18, 2026.GSTCONSOLIDATION OF SCNS COVERING MULTIPLE...

Mumbai Customs Busts Rs. 64.39 Crore Hydroponic Weed Racket at Airport; 4 Passengers Arrested Under NDPS Act

In a major anti-narcotics operation, officers of the Airport Commissionerate under Mumbai Customs Zone–III...

Gold Smuggling | S. 108 Customs Statements Sufficient Evidence: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has upheld a penalty of Rs. 16 lakh imposed on...

Supreme Court Orders Creation of Supernumerary Post After Dispute Over ‘Correct Answer’ in Law Officer Exam

The Supreme Court has directed the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh to appoint two candidates to...

JurisHour Exclusive Live Coverage Of Budget for FY 2026–27

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Kartavya Bhawan at the Finance Ministry on Saturday, marking a significant moment ahead of the presentation of the...

How You Can Save Up To 13% GST On Wedding Venues?

Planning a big Indian wedding often begins with locking in the venue and caterer....

RBI Tightens Bank Lending Norms for Stock Brokers

In a major regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a...

Attachment of Bank Accounts Despite ITAT Stay Illegal: Delhi HC Quashes Coercive Recovery

The Delhi High Court has set aside the attachment of bank accounts holding that...

CCI | GST | Direct Tax

CCI Approves Acquisition Of Jaiprakash Associates By Vedanta 

The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Vedanta Limited (Acquirer)...

CCI Dismisses Complaint Against Microsoft for Bundling Antivirus Software Microsoft Defender with Windows

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has  dismissed the complaint Against Microsoft for Bundling...

Every IP Dispute Can’t Be Converted Into Competition Dispute: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court stated that every IP dispute can't be converted into a...

Whether Swiggy Can Share Confidential Data With Restaurant Association? Karnataka High Court Directs CCI To Decide Afresh

The Karnataka High Court directed Competition Commission of India to decide afresh whether swiggy...

No GST Recovery Without Following Law: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court directed the immediate restoration of GST registration of the assessee...

Consolidation Of SCNs Covering Multiple FY Under S. 73, 74 of CGST Act Allowed: Delhi HC 

The Delhi High Court has allowed the consolidation of show cause notices (SCNs) covering...

Orissa HC Quashes GST Demand Against Construction Firm, Orders Fresh Hearing

The Orissa High Court has set aside a service tax demand imposed on Jharkhand-based...

Whether ‘Royalty’ Is A ‘Tax’; Supreme Court Directs The Matter To Be Before Appropriate Bench

The Supreme Court has presided over the controversy of whether ‘Royalty’ Is A ‘Tax’...

Bandwidth Services Provided Outside India Not Taxable As ‘Royalty’: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that the bandwidth services provided outside India are not...

No Income Tax Payable On Tamil Nadu Advocates welfare Fund: ITAT

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Chennai, ruled that no income tax payable on Tamil...

Imparting Education Through Virtual Mode Or By Adoption Of New Technologies Qualifies Income Tax Exemption: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that imparting education through virtual mode or by adoption...

Relief To Axis Bank: Discount On ESOPs Is Allowable As Deduction: ITAT

In a major relief to Axis Bank, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Ahmedabad...

ALP On Account Of Corporate Guarantee At 0.50% On Guaranteed Amount Is Proper Commission: ITAT

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Hyderabad Bench direct the Assessing Officer/learned TPO to...

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Mumbai Customs Busts Rs. 64.39 Crore Hydroponic Weed Racket at Airport; 4 Passengers Arrested Under NDPS Act

In a major anti-narcotics operation, officers of the Airport Commissionerate under Mumbai Customs Zone–III on March 17, 2026, seized a massive consignment of suspected hydroponic weed at Mumbai airport, uncovering an illicit drug haul valued at approximately ₹64.394 crore in the black market.Acting on...

Yacht Not Liable to Duty on Return After Foreign Cruising: U.S. Customs Authority

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clarified that a duty-paid yacht taken abroad...

JurisHour Exclusive Live Coverage Of Budget for FY 2026–27

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Kartavya Bhawan at the Finance Ministry on Saturday,...

LIVE | Gyanotsav 2026 Day 2: A Power-Packed Knowledge Marathon After a Blockbuster Opening Day

After a high-octane first day marked by back-to-back banger sessions, thought-provoking discussions and an...

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