Relief for Reliance Jio: Jammu & Kashmir HC Rules No Penalty Under Entry Tax Act for Bypassing Check...

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has granted relief to Reliance Jio, ruling that "no penalty under the Entry Tax Act can be imposed for merely bypassing a check post." The court's decision, which quashed a penalty of ₹1.48 crore, was based on the finding that there was no evidence of fake or false documents being used. The ruling clarifies that a penalty can only be imposed when there is a violation of specific provisions of the law, and not for a mere procedural lapse.