AP HC Allows Advocate Presence During GST Evasion Probe Examination

Prakash Rao Ravinuthala and Others Vs State of Andhra Pradesh and Others (Andhra Pradesh High Court) The Andhra Pradesh High Court has permitted individuals summoned in connection with an alleged GST evasion case to be accompanied by an advocate during their examination by tax authorities. The court issued this direction while disposing of a writ petition filed by the summoned individuals who expressed apprehension of coercive tactics. The petitioners, Prakash Rao Ravinuthala and others, had been issued summons dated April 25, 2025, by the third respondent (likely a GST official) under Section...