Shahil Traders Vs State of U.P.: E-way Bills and Goods Ownership

Shahil Traders Vs State of U.P. (Allahabad High Court) In the case of Shahil Traders Vs State of U.P., the Allahabad High Court examined the validity of penalty and detention orders related to E-way bills and ownership of goods. The petitioner challenged the orders demanding a penalty of Rs. 6,17,087/-.  The petitioner, Shahil Traders, claimed to be the owner of goods dispatched to M/s Harshika Steel Sales, backed by tax invoices and E-way bills. However, the revenue authorities detained the goods, casting doubts on the consignee’s genuineness. The court assessed both parties’ arg...