HC Penalizes Petitioner ₹1 Lakh for Misusing Writ Jurisdiction & Suppressing Facts

Sawai Fragrances Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) In the case Sawai Fragrances vs Union of India, the Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a GST assessment order dated 20 April 2023. The petitioner had already filed an appeal against the order within the prescribed time, but simultaneously approached the High Court, claiming the assessment was without jurisdiction. While seeking relief under writ jurisdiction, the petitioner failed to explain why a stay wasn’t first sought from the Assessing Officer, as is the standard procedure. Eventually, it was admitted that such ...