Goods & Service Tax (GST) 18 October 2026
India GST Legal Rulings Spark Arrests, Bail Delays, and Tax Cuts
India's tax landscape sees major shifts as the Supreme Court grants interim bail to a ₹43 crore GST evasion suspect but sends the case back to Karnataka High Court for further hearing, while the Delhi High Court declares GST searches without solid reasons illegal. Concurrently, raids on pan masala firms uncover ₹7 crore evasion, and the government slashes GST demands on major gaming operators by roughly 75%, reflecting heightened judicial scrutiny and policy adjustments across the sector.
- Supreme Court keeps Mohammed Kamran on interim bail but returns the case to the Karnataka High Court over alleged ₹43 crore GST evasion. Read more
- Delhi High Court rules GST searches without valid reasons are illegal, stressing the need for concrete grounds. Read more
- DGGI raid in Guwahati targets Vimal Pan Masala firms, detaining two executives for alleged ₹7 crore GST evasion. Read more
- Gaming sector sees GST demands cut by about 75% after Supreme Court pressure on three major online operators. Read more
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