Customs Search & Seizure Case Laws — Sections 100–110 Rulings

84 court rulings on Customs Search & Seizure Powers (Sections 100–110) — sourced from Supreme Court, High Courts, CESTAT, AAR and AAAR.

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GST Inspection, Search & Seizure Powers (Section 67) GST Power of Arrest (Section 69) GST Prosecution & Offences (Section 132)
Kerala High Court2025NO. 5467 OF 2025

Ashok Parasuram Uthale vs The Intelligence Officer on 20 February, 2025

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Ashok Parasuram Uthale vs The Intelligence Officer*. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **Case Title:** Ashok Parasuram Uthale vs The Intelligence Officer **Court:** High Court of Kerala...

. **Validity of Confiscation Proceedings:** The... . **Alternative Statutory Remedy:** The Court...
Bombay High Court2025NO. 420 OF 2025

Ashrafbhai Ibrahimbhai Kalavdiya vs Union Of India And Anr on 18 July, 2025

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment. *** ### **Judgment Summary: Ashrafbhai Ibrahimbhai Kalavdiya vs Union Of India And Anr** **Court:** The High Court of Judicature at Bombay **Case No:** Criminal Bail Application No. 420...

**Analysis of Arrest Memo:** The Court found the... **Analysis of Authorization to Arrest:** The Court... . It is an **internal communication** within the DGGI.
Delhi High Court2025W.P.(C) 7741/2022

M/S Kashish Optics Ltd. vs The Commissioner, Cgst Delhi West & Ors. on 3 March, 2025

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in M/S Kashish Optics Ltd. vs The Commissioner, Cgst Delhi West & Ors. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **Case Title:** M/S Kashish Optics Ltd. vs The Commissioner, Cgst Delhi West &...

**Right to Notice is Fundamental:** Relying on the... **"Sufficient Cause" Requires Due Process:** The... **Department's Inefficiency is Not "Sufficient...
Karnataka High Court2025WRIT PETITION No.17779

M/S. Gunnam Infra Projects Private ... vs The Union Of India on 7 November, 2025

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *M/S. Gunnam Infra Projects Private Limited vs The Union Of India*. *** ### **Judgment Summary: M/S. Gunnam Infra Projects Private Limited vs The Union Of India** **1. Outcome** The...

Upon examining the petitioner's refund... Therefore, the Court concluded that the... . **On the Nature of Payments During Investigation:**
Gauhati High Court2025SLP (Crl.) No. 5442/2021

Page No.# 1/39 vs Shri Shashi Kumar Choudhary And Anr on 24 September, 2025

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment. *** ### **Summary of Judgment: Union of India vs. Shri Shashi Kumar Choudhary And Anr** **Date of Judgment:** 24 September, 2025 **Court:** The Gauhati High Court --- #### **1. Outcome** The...

. **Legality of Arrest:** The Court found that the... . **Procedural Lapses & Prejudice Test:** The... In this case, the respondents and their relative...
Karnataka High Court2025WP NO.17853/2021

The Intelligence Officer vs M/S Kesar Color Chem Industries on 28 January, 2025

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *The Intelligence Officer vs M/S Kesar Color Chem Industries*. *** ### **1. Outcome** The Writ Appeal filed by the Intelligence Officer, DGGI, was **dismissed**. The High Court upheld the order...

**Voluntariness is Sine Qua Non:** For a payment to... **Effect of Show Cause Notice:** By issuing a fresh... **Recovery Contrary to Law:** Any recovery made...
Delhi High Court2024W.P. (C) 438/2024

Jetibai Grandsons Services India Pvt ... vs Union Of India & Ors. on 18 March, 2024

Excellent. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Jetibai Grandsons Services India Pvt Ltd vs Union Of India & Ors.* *** ### **Summary of Judgment: W.P. (C) 438/2024** **1. Outcome** The writ petition was **dismissed** by the Delhi...

**Effect of Investigation Outcome:** The... **Conclusion on Maintainability:** Based on the...
Karnataka High Court2024WRIT PETITION NO.17853

M/S Kesar Colour Chem Industries vs The Intelligence Officer on 26 September, 2024

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *M/S Kesar Colour Chem Industries vs The Intelligence Officer*. *** ### **Summary of Judgment** **1. Outcome** The writ petition was partially allowed. The Court declared the recovery...

**Doctrine of Estoppel by Conduct of Department:**... . Concluded the proceedings under Section 74(6) if... . Issued an SCN only for the *shortfall* under...
Allahabad High Court2024No.14 of 2017

M/S R.C. Infra Digital Solutions Thru. ... vs Union Of India Thru. Secy. Ministry Of ... on 5 January, 2024

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in M/S R.C. Infra Digital Solutions vs. Union of India. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **1. Outcome** The writ petition was **dismissed** with no order as to costs. The Court found no merit in the...

. **Appointment:** The Central Government, under... . **Assignment of Function:** The Board, in line... **Parallel Proceedings:** The Court rejected this...
Punjab-Haryana High Court2024No. 1661 of 2022

M/S Stalwart Alloys India Pvt Ltd vs Union Of India And Ors on 28 August, 2024

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in M/S Stalwart Alloys India Pvt Ltd vs Union Of India And Ors. *** ### **1. Outcome** The writ petitions were **allowed**. The Court quashed the orders/letters dated 08.07.2020 and 15.03.2022 by...

**Nature of Proceedings:** GST proceedings under... **Absence of Transfer Provision:** The Court... **Role of Central and State Authorities:** The...
Madras High Court2024No.14449 of 2024

Shree Sai Hanuman Smelters Private ... vs Senior Intelligent Officer on 3 June, 2024

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Shree Sai Hanuman Smelters Private Limited vs Senior Intelligent Officer*. *** ### **GST Judgment Summary** **Title:** Shree Sai Hanuman Smelters Private Limited vs Senior...

. **Parallel Proceedings:** The action amounts to... **Respondent's (CGST Department) Arguments:** . **Third-Party Inquiry:** The summons was not...
Rajasthan High Court - Jaipur2024Criminal Appeal No.730/2013

Union Of India vs Gautam Garg S/O Shri Rajesh Garg on 25 July, 2024

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Union Of India vs Gautam Garg*. *** ### **Judgment Summary: Union Of India vs Gautam Garg** **1. Outcome** The High Court **allowed** the bail cancellation application filed by the...

**Improper Adjudication on Arrest:** The High Court... **Perverse Findings:** The cumulative effect of...
Delhi High Court2023WP(C) No.238/2023

Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. vs Superintendent, Cgst, Delhi West And ... on 5 September, 2023

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. vs Superintendent, CGST*. --- ### **Judgment Summary: Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. vs Superintendent, CGST** **1. Outcome** The writ petition was disposed...

**Respondent's Arguments (GST Department):** The six-month period should be calculated from the... There is a legal distinction between 'detention'...
Bombay High Court2023WRIT PETITION NO. 888

Getalong Enterprise Ltd vs Superintendent (Anti Evasion)Cgst And ... on 7 February, 2023

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Getalong Enterprise Ltd vs Superintendent (Anti Evasion) Cgst And ...*. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **1. Outcome** The Writ Petition was **disposed of** by the High Court. The court...

It is not the function of the High Court, in its... The Court noted that if the Petitioner was indeed... If the Petitioner believes they are legally...
Patna High Court2023No.7599 of 2023

Neeraj Jain vs The Union Of India, Ministry Of Finance, ... on 10 October, 2023

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Neeraj Jain vs The Union Of India*. *** ### **Judgment Summary: Neeraj Jain vs The Union Of India** **1. Outcome** The writ petition was **dismissed**. The Court upheld the validity...

The term "proceedings" in Section 6(2)(b) refers to... **Limited Scope of Section 6:** The Court, aligning... **No Investigation Against Petitioner:** The Court...
Delhi High Court2023No. 35/2003

Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs M/S Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors on 19 January, 2023

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, I recognize that while this case pertains to the Companies Act, 1956, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the principles of statutory interpretation, limitation, and the distinction between administrative authorization and...

. **"Authorization" vs. "Sanction":** The Court... . **Statutory Interpretation:** Sections 242 and... . **Existing Authority:** The Court noted that the...
Delhi High Court2023No. 35/2003

Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs M/S Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors on 19 January, 2023

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs M/S Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors*. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **1. Outcome** The High Court of Delhi dismissed the batch of 15 petitions filed by the...

**Distinction between "Authority" and "Sanction":**... **Analysis of Statutes:** The Court noted that... **Internal Process:** The process of the Central...
Delhi High Court2023No. 35/2003

Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs M/S Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors on 19 January, 2023

Of course. As a Senior Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs M/S Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors*. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **Title:** Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs M/S Shonkh Technologies Ltd &...

**Internal Delay Not Excludable:** The time taken... **Pre-existing Authorization:** The Court gave... **‘Authority’ vs. ‘Sanction’:** Relying on...
Delhi High Court2023No. 35/2003

Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs M/S Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors on 19 January, 2023

As a Senior Legal Analyst specializing in corporate and economic offences, here is a structured summary of the judgment in **Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) vs M/S Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors**. *** ### **1. Outcome** The Delhi High Court **dismissed** the...

**Applicability of Section 470(3) Cr.P.C.:** Since... **Pre-existing Authorization:** The Court noted... **Lack of Explanation for Delay:** The Court found...
Delhi High Court2023No. 35/2003

Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors on 19 January, 2023

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, I have analyzed the provided judgment. While the case pertains to the Companies Act and Criminal Procedure Code rather than GST, the principles of statutory interpretation, limitation, and procedural requirements are universally...

**Pre-existing Authority:** The Court found it... **Commencement of Limitation:** The limitation... **No Grounds for Condonation:** The SFIO's...
Delhi High Court2023No. 35/2003

Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors on 19 January, 2023

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors*. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **1. Outcome** The Delhi High Court dismissed all 15 petitions filed by the Serious...

Section 470(3) of the Cr.P.C. allows exclusion of... The Court found that neither Section 242 nor... The government does not require consent or sanction...
Delhi High Court2023No. 35/2003

Serious Fraud Investigation Office vs Shonkh Technologies Ltd & Ors on 19 January, 2023

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, I have analyzed the provided judgment. While the case pertains to the Companies Act, 1956, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the principles of statutory interpretation, limitation, and the distinction between administrative authorization...

**Self-Induced Delay:** The government cannot claim... **Pre-existing Authority:** The Court noted that... **Limitation Period:** The limitation period of six...
Orissa High Court2022No.6498 of 2021

Ajaj Ahamad vs State Of Odisha (Cgst) .... Opp. Party on 4 April, 2022

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Ajaj Ahamad vs State Of Odisha (Cgst)*. *** ### **1. Outcome** The bail application was **allowed**. The Orissa High Court directed the release of the petitioner, Ajaj Ahamad, on bail, subject...

**Prolonged Incarceration:** The petitioner had... **No Apprehension of Tampering or Flight:** The... **Focus on 'Upstream' Beneficiaries:** In an obiter...
Delhi High Court2022W.P.(CRL) 1267/2021

Amit Gupta vs Directorate General Of Gst ... on 29 April, 2022

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Amit Gupta vs Directorate General Of Gst Intelligence*. --- ### **Judgment Summary: Amit Gupta vs DGGI** **1. Outcome** The Delhi High Court set aside the order of the Chief...

**Condition Fulfilled:** The condition was to... **Proportionality:** The Court opined that... **Conclusion:** The petitioner had fulfilled the...
Rajasthan High Court - Jaipur2022No. 2556/2022

C. B. Chauhan S/O Shri Devi Lal Chauhan vs Union Of India on 24 March, 2022

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *C. B. Chauhan vs Union Of India*. *** ### **Judgment Summary: C. B. Chauhan vs Union Of India** **Date of Judgment:** March 24, 2022 **Court:** High Court of Judicature for...

**Need for Stringent Approach:** Due to the severe... **Conclusion:** After considering the arguments and...
Delhi High Court2022W.P.(C) 7517/2020

Dhruv Krishan Maggu vs Principal Director General, Dggi ... on 12 December, 2022

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Dhruv Krishan Maggu vs Principal Director General, DGGI*. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **1. Outcome** The writ petition was dismissed. The Delhi High Court refused to direct the...

The retention of such items is governed by the... The Court performed a conjoint reading of **Section... Since this statutory period had not lapsed, the...
Telangana High Court2022No.44235 of 2022

Greenfinch Team Management P Ltd vs Union Of India on 22 December, 2022

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Greenfinch Team Management P Ltd vs Union Of India*. *** ### **Judgment Summary: Greenfinch Team Management P Ltd vs Union Of India** #### **1. Outcome** The Writ Petition was...

The order of 02.12.2019 expired on 01.12.2020. The order of 08.12.2021 expired on 07.12.2022. **No Impact on Merits:** The Court clarified that...
Gujarat High Court2022Writ Petition No.3145

M/S Utkarsh Ispat Llp vs State Of Gujarat on 27 January, 2022

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in M/S Utkarsh Ispat Llp vs State Of Gujarat. *** ### **Judgment Summary: M/S Utkarsh Ispat Llp vs State Of Gujarat** #### **1. Outcome** The writ application was **partly allowed**....

. **Misapplication of Section 137:** The Court... . **Conclusion:** The legislature treats an LLP as... . **Kapurchand Shrimal vs. Tax Recovery Officer,...
Punjab-Haryana High Court2022CRM-M-11274-2021

Sunil Kumar vs State Of Haryana on 15 July, 2022

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary and analysis of the judgment in *Sunil Kumar vs State Of Haryana*. *** ### **Summary of Judgment: Sunil Kumar vs State Of Haryana** **1. Outcome** The High Court of Punjab & Haryana **allowed** the...

**No Flight Risk:** The State did not present any...
Kerala High Court2021No.220 OF 2021

Abdul Shaji vs The Commissioner Of Central Tax And ... on 22 April, 2021

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Abdul Shaji vs The Commissioner Of Central Tax*. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **Title:** Abdul Shaji vs The Commissioner Of Central Tax And ... on 22 April, 2021 **Court:** High...

The interpretation of the phrase "reason to... The balancing of state power to investigate... The safeguards against arbitrary arrest provided...
Delhi High Court2021No. 6860/2021

Roshni Sana Jaiswal vs Commissioner Of Central Taxes , Gst ... on 12 May, 2021

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Roshni Sana Jaiswal vs Commissioner Of Central Taxes, GST Delhi (East)*. *** ### **Judgment Summary: Roshni Sana Jaiswal vs Commissioner Of Central Taxes** **1. Outcome** The Delhi...

**Petitioner is Not the "Taxable Person":** The... The Court referred to the definition of "taxable... It was undisputed that the petitioner did not fall...
Delhi High Court2021W.P. (C) No. 10647/2021

Tarun Jain vs Directorate General Of Gst ... on 26 November, 2021

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in **Tarun Jain vs Directorate General of GST Intelligence**. *** ### 1. Outcome The Delhi High Court **allowed** the petitioner's application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC. In...

**Nature of Offence:** The Court acknowledged that... **Bail Jurisprudence:** The Court strongly... **Custodial Interrogation:** The Court found that...
Delhi High Court2020Writ Petition No.5501/2019

Kjs Cement Limited & Anr vs Directorate General Of Gst ... on 14 August, 2020

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Kjs Cement Limited & Anr vs Directorate General Of Gst Intelligence*. *** ### **1. Outcome** This is an interim order granting conditional relief to the petitioner. The Delhi High Court...

***M/s. Jayachandran Alloys (P) Ltd. vs. The... ***C. Pardeep vs. Commissioner of CGST*** (Supreme... ***Vimal Yashwantgiri Goswami vs. State of...
Punjab-Haryana High Court2020Criminal Misc.-M-50256

Sanjay Dhingra vs Director General Of Goods And Services ... on 23 January, 2020

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Sanjay Dhingra vs Director General Of Goods And Services Intelligence*. *** ### **Summary of Judgment** **1. Outcome** The petition for regular bail was **dismissed** by the High...

**Judicial Custody is Not a Ground for Bail:** The... **Standard Bail Considerations:** Applying the...
Bombay High Court2020WRIT PETITION (L) NO.2901

Siddharth Mandavia vs Union Of India And 6 Ors on 3 November, 2020

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Siddharth Mandavia vs Union Of India*. *** ### **Summary of Judgment: Siddharth Mandavia vs Union Of India** #### **1. Outcome** This is an **interim order** where the Bombay High...

For the remaining accounts, the court directed the... Since the respondents were not the competent...
Madhya Pradesh High Court2020Writ Petition No.8204/2020

Smt Kanishka Matta vs Union Of India on 26 August, 2020

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in Smt Kanishka Matta vs Union Of India. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **Case Title:** Smt Kanishka Matta vs Union Of India **Citation:** Writ Petition No.8204/2020 **Court:** High Court...

The "mischief" in this context is tax evasion. The "remedy" is the power of search and seizure to... The Court reasoned that interpreting "things" to...
Punjab-Haryana High Court2019No.24195 of 2019

Akhil Krishan Maggu And Another vs Deputy Director, Dggi And Others on 15 November, 2019

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Akhil Krishan Maggu And Another vs Deputy Director, Dggi And Others*. *** ### **Judgment Summary** **Title:** Akhil Krishan Maggu And Another vs Deputy Director, Dggi And...

**Safeguards under Cr.P.C.:** The Court emphasized... **Personal Liberty (Article 21):** Citing the... **Guidelines for Arrest in GST Cases:** The Court...
Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side)2019CRM10075 of 2019

Arvind Kumar Munka vs The Union Of India on 24 December, 2019

As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Arvind Kumar Munka vs The Union Of India*. *** ### **1. Outcome** The application for bail filed by the petitioner under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. was **dismissed**. The Court, however, granted...

**On *Arnesh Kumar* Guidelines:** The Court found... **On Gravity of Economic Offence:** The paramount... **Distinction from Precedent (*Sanjay Kumar...
Gujarat High Court2019NO. 18463 of 2019

Paresh Nathalal Chauhan vs State Of Gujarat on 25 October, 2019

Of course. As a Senior GST Legal Analyst, here is a structured summary of the judgment in *Paresh Nathalal Chauhan vs State Of Gujarat*. *** ### **Judgment Summary: Paresh Nathalal Chauhan vs State Of Gujarat** **Date of Order:** 25 October, 2019 **Court:** High Court of...

Stay at the premises after the search and seizure... Record statements from family members using force... Monitor or record private phone conversations of...

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