Orissa HC Orders Release of Bank Guarantee in GST Case

Narayan Sahu Vs State of India and others (Orissa High Court) Narayan Sahu filed a writ petition before the Orissa High Court challenging the detention of goods for which he was the consignee. During the proceedings, the consignor, M/s. S.A. Sugandh Private Limited, successfully obtained a court order setting aside the demand and penalty imposed by the GST authorities. In the interim, Sahu had furnished an unconditional bank guarantee as per a court directive on November 22, 2024, to secure an interim release of the goods. Given the consignor’s successful appeal, Sahu’s counsel sought a di...