Summons for appearance & authorization for arrest under GST is not a Criminal Proceedings

Saurabh Mittal Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) In the instant case, the allegations against the petitioner are of indulging in creation of numerous fake firms and availing an enormous Input Tax Credit fraudulently. The petitioner agrees and undertakes to appear before the officers and cooperate in the investigation, however, the main grievance of the petitioner is about the possibility of his arrest and detention to custody. But the objection of the respondents is that this Court cannot interfere with investigation by granting protection to the petitioner at this stage. It is trite law th...