Gauhati HC Orders GST Authorities to Release Seized Cash and Documents

Sulochana Devi Lohia Vs Union of India And Ors (Gauhati High Court) In a ruling by the Gauhati High Court, authorities were ordered to return cash, a laptop, and documents that were seized from a petitioner during a GST investigation. The case, Sulochana Devi Lohia vs. Union of India and Ors., involved a writ petition filed by Sulochana Devi Lohia who sought the return of Rs. 9 lakh in cash, a laptop, and various files seized from her home on July 3, 2023. During the court proceedings, the High Court had previously directed the GST Standing Counsel to provide an update on the investigation. In...