SC upholds Kerala HC ruling: GST Dept lacked authority to seize cash

State Tax Officer (IB) & Ors. Vs Shabu George & Anr. (Supreme Court of India)

The Supreme Court of India recently upheld a Kerala High Court judgment in a dispute involving the seizure of cash by the GST Department and its subsequent transfer to the Income Tax Department. In the case of State Tax Officer (IB) & Ors. Vs. Shabu George & Anr., the Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition filed by the GST authorities, thereby affirming the illegality of the cash seizure and its handling.

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