41 km Route Deviation Not Justified: Madras HC says rerouting ‘Malafide Intention’ to Deliver goods...

The Madras High Court has upheld a GST detention order, stating that a "41 km route deviation is not justified" and indicates "malafide intention to deliver goods illegally." The court ruled that such a significant and unexplained deviation from the declared transportation route strongly suggests an intent to evade Goods and Services Tax. This decision reinforces the strict stance against tax evasion and highlights the importance of adhering to transport regulations, allowing authorities to detain goods if suspicious movements indicate illicit trade practices.