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The Great Donut Debate: High Court vs. The 18% Tax Hole

9 March 2026 - Mumbai, Maharashtra

Record date
9 Mar 2026
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
The odd part

An administrative triumph where the tax on the nothingness in the center of a donut is higher than the tax on the dough itself.

What happened

The legal system has reached a peak state of enlightenment as the Bombay High Court continues to deliberate whether a donut should be taxed as a 'cake' (5% GST) or 'confectionery' (18% GST). Bureaucrats are reportedly analyzing if the hole in the middle constitutes a 'service' or a 'good,' while the common taxpayer wonders if they are being charged GST on the air they breathe between bites.

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