Indirect Taxes
Ahmedabad Airport Custom Seizes 9.3 Kg Heroin Concealed in Food Packets
The officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahemdabad intercepted a passenger arriving from Malaysia and...
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 laying down a detailed framework for constitution of benches and allocation of GST disputes across the country, while also directing that all pending and future matters before the Principal Bench...
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...
Indirect Taxes
Ahmedabad Airport Custom Seizes 9.3 Kg Heroin Concealed in Food Packets
The officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel...
Notification
Filing of Annexure-B for Refund Applications involving Accumulated ITC using the offline utility in GST portal: GSTN
Until now, while filing refund applications under specific categories involving accumulated Input Tax Credit...
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...
Other Laws
High Courts Can’t Discard Entire Prosecution Case By Examining Evidence Piece-by-Piece in Criminal Conspiracy Cases: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that high courts cannot discard entire prosecution case by...
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...
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...
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
Ahmedabad Airport Custom Seizes 9.3 Kg Heroin Concealed in Food Packets
The officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahemdabad intercepted a passenger arriving from Malaysia and seized 9.3 kilograms of heroin ingeniously concealed inside food packets carried in his hand baggage.Suspicion Raised During X-Ray ScreeningSeizure Worth...
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...
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Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Not Payable on Pre-2007 Composite Works Contracts; Extended Limitation Period Not Invocable: CESTAT
Tribunal Holds Service Tax Inapplicable on Pre-2007 Composite Contracts; Quashes Penalties Citing Lack of Suppression
Indirect Taxes
Notional Cost of Maruti-Supplied Designs Not to Be Included in Excise Valuation: CESTAT
Free Supply of Drawings by Maruti Not Taxable, Says Tribunal in Relief to Auto Part Vendors
GST
E-Way Bill Lapse Alone Not Enough For Imposing GST Penalty: Himachal High Court
Himachal Pradesh Court rules intent to evade tax is essential for penalty under Section 129; mere procedural lapse cannot justify punitive action
Notification
RBI Amends FEMA Rules: Offshore Support Vessels to Be Re-imported into India
New FEMA 2025 amendment adds clarity on export treatment of tugboats, dredgers, and offshore vessels used in international service.
Columns
Filing ITR 2025 Without a CA? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes
As online platforms simplify Income Tax Return filing, many Indians are choosing the DIY route—but here’s where it often goes wrong.
GST
Chhattisgarh GST Department Raids Illegal Gutkha Factory at 3 AM
Massive overnight raid at illegal gutkha manufacturing unit; statewide GST enforcement drive intensifies
GST
Delhi High Court Declines Writ Petition Against GST Demand Over Alleged Fraudulent ITC Availment
Court directs use of statutory appeal under CGST Act; refuses to intervene in serious tax evasion case
GST
One Nation, Too Many Taxes? From Promise to Pending, GST’s 8-Year Journey Marred by GSTAT Delays
GST Day: Despite record collections and digital reforms, GST's eighth anniversary highlights unresolved issues like stalled tribunals, complex rate structures, and a rising compliance burden on businesses.
Money Hacks
India–US Interim Trade Pact Nearing Final Stage Amid High-Level Talks in Washington
White House calls India a “strategic ally” in the Indo-Pacific; Trade deal expected before July 9 as tariffs deadline looms.
International Taxation
Canada Rescinds Digital Services Tax to Pave Way for U.S. Trade Deal
Move signals renewed push toward broader economic and security partnership with the United States
International Taxation
Canada Confirms Carbon Rebates for Small Businesses Will Be Tax-Free
Final carbon rebate payments to over 600,000 businesses will be tax-free, as Ottawa ends the federal fuel charge and streamlines carbon pricing for large emitters.
Notification
India Grants Customs Duty Exemption to Air Canada from July 2025
Notification No. 32/2025‑Customs adds “Canada – Air Canada” to exemption list under Customs Act, 1962