Vilas Prabhakar Lad Vs Unique Identification Authority of India
Date: July 20, 2025
Subject Matter
Fraudulent GST Registration: Authorities Slammed for Inaction in Identity Theft Case. Proceedings Quashed, Costs Imposed
Summary
The case revolves around a petitioner who has been a victim of identity theft, where his Aadhaar number, PAN, and GST registration were fraudulently used by an unknown person to conduct business activities and open bank accounts. Despite informing re…
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF BOMBAY HIGH COURT 1. The Rule is made returnable immediately at the request of and with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of the parties, matter is heard finally since the pleadings are complete. 2. This is a matter where all the statutory, regulatory and law enforcement agencies remained stand still for five years from the fraud havi…