HC Stay: GST Department Cannot Search Advocate Unless Directly Involved

Puneet Batra Vs Union of India & Ors. (Delhi High Court) GST Department Cannot harass Advocate with search, unless personally involved in client’s illegality; HC stays summon The Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Puneet Batra v. Union of India & Ors [W.P.(C) 11021/2025 dated July 28, 2025] held that any search and seizure conducted at an advocate’s office must be justified by prima facie material showing the advocate’s involvement in alleged illegality, and attorney-client privilege must be respected. The Court Held the GST Department not to open or access the seized ...