Case Compilation
JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : 18 May, 2026
Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for May 18, 2026.GSTS. 130 CAN’T BE INVOKED WITHOUT PRIOR TAX DETERMINATION U/S 73/74: ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT QUASHES...
Notification
ICAI Releases Practical FAQs on GSTR-3B Filing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued a set of practical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on filing of Form GSTR-3B, addressing several recurring compliance issues faced by taxpayers while reporting Input Tax Credit (ITC), reverse charge transactions, return mismatches and portal-related...
Other Laws
Waitlisted Candidate Can’t Seek Change In Posting After Refusing Earlier Appointment: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a waitlisted candidate who was already recommended for...
Other Laws
High Courts Can’t Issue Far-Reaching Administrative Directions While Exercising Bail Jurisdiction: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that High Courts, while deciding bail applications under their...
Case Compilation
JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : 18 May, 2026
Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for May 18, 2026.GSTS. 130 CAN’T BE INVOKED...
Notification
GSTAT Issues Major Bench Allocation Framework; All Appeals to First Go Before Division Bench
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has issued a significant office order...
Other Laws
Waitlisted Candidate Can’t Seek Change In Posting After Refusing Earlier Appointment: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a waitlisted candidate who was already recommended for...
Notification
ICAI Releases Practical FAQs on GSTR-3B Filing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued a set of practical...
Live Updates
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...
Money Hacks
Top 10 Cashback UPI Apps in India (2026)
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the digital payment ecosystem by enabling instant...
Money Hacks
10 Best Cryptocurrency Apps in India with Low Fees (2026 Edition)
With cryptocurrency adoption steadily rising in India, choosing the right trading app has become...
Other Laws
Supreme Court to Examine Whether Dividend Distribution Tax Can Override India-UK DTAA Benefits
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine important questions relating to the nature of...
CCI | GST | Direct Tax
CCI
CCI Approves Acquisition Of Jaiprakash Associates By Vedanta
The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Vedanta Limited (Acquirer)...
CCI
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...
CCI
Mandatory Condition Of Prima Facie Anti-Competitive Agreements, Abuse Of Dominant Position Absent, CCI Can’t Direct Investigation: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has held that the decision of the Competition Commission of...
CCI
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...
CCI
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...
GST
DRC-01 Summary Can’t Replace Mandatory SCN: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has reiterated that a summary show cause notice issued in...
GST
Delhi Police EOW Busts Alleged Rs. 128 Crore GST Fake Invoice Network
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has uncovered an alleged large-scale Goods...
GST
ITC Blocking Without Reasoned Order Violates Rule 86A; Punjab & Haryana HC Directs Release of Credit
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the blocking of Input Tax...
Direct Tax
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’...
Direct 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...
Direct Tax
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...
Direct Tax
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...
Direct Tax
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...
Direct Tax
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...
News Updates
Indirect Taxes
Pan Masala Unit Booked for Alleged Rs. 29.12 Crore Health Security Cess Evasion; Meerut Court Sends Accused to Judicial Custody
A major alleged tax evasion case linked to the manufacture and trade of pan masala has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh, where authorities accused individuals associated with a firm of evading approximately ₹29.12 crore in Health Security/National Security Cess under the provisions of the HSNS...
International Taxation
U.S. Court Clarifies “Processing Operation”: Marketability Transformation Test Shows MOOWR ‘Other Operations’ Not Limited to Manufacturers
The Arizona Supreme Court has held that machinery used in an industrial healthcare textile...
International Taxation
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...
Live Updates
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 Updates
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...
Latest Articles
Indirect Taxes
Appeal Over Misclassification of Insurance Auxiliary Services Not Maintainable Before HC: Calcutta High Court
Disputes involving service classification and valuation are not maintainable under Section 35G; Rs. 4.72 crore tax demand falls below appeal threshold.
Indirect Taxes
Delhi High Court Frowns Upon Customs Dept. for Imposing Rs. 10 Crore Security on Rs. 1 Crore Goods
Delhi HC Terms demand ‘extremely onerous’; directs reduced bond and bank guarantee for release of roasted areca nuts.
Company & PMLA
Delhi HC Dismisses IREO-Linked PMLA Petitions; Advocate Fined Rs. 1.25 Lakh for Misleading Court
Court finds no lapse in ED’s money laundering probe under PMLA; penalizes advocate for suppressing facts and misusing writ jurisdiction.
GST
Why Advocates Are Exempt from GST in India?
Exploring the Legal, Economic, and Administrative Rationale Behind GST Exemptions for Legal Professionals in India
Other Laws
Crackdown on Corrupt Bureaucrats: Rajasthan Targets Retired IAS Officers, Pension Suspensions Likely
State Government Approves Action Against Retired IAS Nirmala Meena in ₹8 Crore Wheat Scam; Pension Suspension Recommended Amid Crackdown on Corrupt Officials
Columns
“A Paradise of Low Taxes”: Why Tech Entrepreneur Left Canada for Singapore
From Canada’s heavy tax burden to Singapore’s efficient systems and tropical charm, Meng To shares why he renewed his visa for another 3 years.
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Appeal Dismissed as Time-Barred Show Cause Notice Falls Outside Delhi HC Jurisdiction
The High Court directs Revenue to approach the Supreme Court in the service tax exemption dispute.
Direct Tax
Delhi High Court Quashes Income Tax Reassessment for Adding Fresh Allegations Not Mentioned in Original Notice
Assessing Officer cited Rs. 11.37 crore in remittances despite original notice alleging only Rs. 6.5 crore; Court finds action beyond legal mandate.
Money Hacks
UAE Launches Nomination-Based Golden Visa for Indians: Lifetime Residency Without Property Investment
New route enables eligible Indians to secure UAE residency by paying AED 1,00,000 one-time fee
Direct Tax
Delhi High Court Quashes Rs. 20 Crore Capital Gains Addition Over Pre-Circle Rate Property Deal
Court Rules Section 50C of Income Tax Act Not Applicable as Agreement to Sell Was Executed Before Rate Hike.
Other Laws
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Foreigner in Heroin Case Citing Section 37 NDPS Act
Court Observes Accused Was Deliberately Delaying Trial in Customs Department Case to Claim Prolonged Incarceration as Ground for Bail.
GST
Delhi High Court Quashes GST Demand Over Denial of Hearing in Rectification Proceedings
Case tied to challenge on validity of GST deadline extension notifications pending before Supreme Court.