Delhi HC Dismisses Petition of Massive GST Fraud of Rs. 155cr Citing Impact on Exchequer and GST

Delhi HC dismisses massive GST fraud petition, citing severe exchequer impact. The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a penalty imposed for alleged Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud involving fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims amounting to ₹172 crore. The court, noting the "complex maze of transactions" and the "burden on the exchequer," stated that it was not inclined to entertain the writ petition in a matter involving such serious allegations of fraudulent ITC availment. The court directed the petitioner to pursue remedies under Section 107 of the CGST Act, allowing for an appeal to be filed on merits without being time-barred, upholding strict penalties for deliberate tax evasion due to the substantial impact on public funds.