Goods & Service Tax (GST) 6 September 2026
HC Criticizes GST Dept's Arrest Procedure as Abuse
Bombay High Court judge M.M. Nerlikar at the Nagpur bench rebuked the Directorate General of GST, calling its arrest procedure an 'abuse of process.' The ruling raises concerns about legal overreach and warns of a chilling effect on taxpayers.
High Court rebuke
- Judge M.M. Nerlikar condemned the GST Directorate’s arrest method, labeling it an *abuse of process*.
- The decision highlights fears of legal overreach and a potential chilling effect on taxpayers.
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