Bombay HC Stays GST Levy on Development Rights Due to Pending Legal Challenge

Newlook Constructions Private Limited Vs State of Maharashtra & Ors. (Bombay High Court) In Newlook Constructions Pvt. Ltd. vs State of Maharashtra & Ors., the Bombay High Court admitted a writ petition challenging the levy of GST on development rights under the reverse charge mechanism (RCM). The Court observed that the issue was identical to a previously admitted matter (Nirmal Lifestyle Developers Pvt. Ltd.), where interim relief had already been granted. Accepting this parity, the Court extended similar interim protection to the petitioner pending final adjudication. Notably, it di...