Mahesh Gala vs Union of India
Date: May 9, 2024
Court: High Court
Bench: Bombay
Type: Writ Petition
Judge(s)/Member(s): REVATI MOHITE DERE , MANJUSHA DESHPANDE
Subject Matter
Arrest cannot be executed routinely based solely on allegations of an offense
Summary
The Bombay High Court in Mahesh Gala vs Union of India & Ors in Criminal Writ Petition No. 938 of 2024 highlighted the seriousness of arrest and its consequences under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act. The petitioner was detained ove…
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF BOMBAY HIGH COURT 1 By this petition preferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner seeks quashing and setting aside of his arrest by the respondent No.3-Inspector, CGST and Central Excise, Mumbai (West Commissionerate) and for a declaration that the said arrest is illegal and contrary to law. Other prayers are also sought, including the…