Delhi HC Penalizes Writ Misuse to Evade GST Fraud Penalties, Imposes Cost

Mahesh Fabrinox Pvt. Ltd Vs Union of India & Anr. (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging a demand raised for the alleged fraudulent availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC), imposing a cost of ₹1 lakh on the petitioner. The court observed a pattern of using writ petitions on technical grounds to evade consequences in cases involving large-scale GST fraud and emphasized the need for circumspection in exercising writ jurisdiction in such matters, particularly when the petitioner’s conduct appears questionable. The case, Mahesh Fabrinox Pvt. Ltd Vs Un...