Bombay HC smacks Notice on 2 Tax Officials for Illegal Arrest of Businessman in Suspected ₹9.5 Crore GST Fraud

The Bombay High Court issued a notice to two tax officials for the illegal arrest of a businessman suspected of being involved in a ₹9.5 crore GST fraud. The arrest occurred without proper legal procedures, and the officials failed to comply with the law during the process. The businessman had been accused of fraudulent activities related to GST claims, but the Court found the arrest to be unlawful. This incident highlights the need for tax authorities to follow due process and respect citizens' rights when conducting investigations and enforcing tax laws, especially in high-profile cases.