Writ isnot maintainable in case of disputed facts for detention of goods: Calcutta HC

Assam Supari Traders Vs Union of India & Ors. (Calcutta High Court) The Calcutta High Court, in the case of Assam Supari Traders v. Union of India & Ors. (WPA 1691 of 2025), ruled that a writ petition is not maintainable when a detention order under Section 129(3) of the CGST Act is passed based on disputed questions of fact. The petitioner, Assam Supari Traders, challenged the detention and penalty order imposed on its consignment of dried arecanuts, arguing that all required statutory documents, including the E-way bill and invoice, were present. The petitioner sought the immediate r...