Potential contempt of court in arrest of Taxpayer by GST Officers: HC issue SCN

Mishal J Shah HUF (Keeyan Enterprises) Vs State of Maharashtra & ors. (Bombay High Court) Bombay High Court examined the arrest of Mishal J Shah by state tax authorities, which occurred shortly after a court hearing on a related matter. The arrest, executed by Mr. Chandar T Kamble, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, was authorized by Ms. Prerna Deshbhratar, Joint Commissioner of State Tax. Despite a summons issued on December 19, 2024, for Shah’s appearance on December 30, he was arrested early on December 20, prompting allegations of interference with the administration of justice...