SC upholds Kerala HC ruling: GST Dept lacked authority to seize cash

State Tax Officer (IB) & Ors. Vs Shabu George & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) The Supreme Court of India recently upheld a Kerala High Court judgment in a dispute involving the seizure of cash by the GST Department and its subsequent transfer to the Income Tax Department. In the case of State Tax Officer (IB) & Ors. Vs. Shabu George & Anr., the Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition filed by the GST authorities, thereby affirming the illegality of the cash seizure and its handling. The Kerala High Court had earlier addressed the grievances of the appellants, whose p...