Rs. 175 Cr GST Scam: Bombay HC invalidates Arrest of Sales Tax Officer

The Bombay High Court invalidated the arrest of a sales tax officer involved in a ₹175 crore GST scam. The court held that the officer’s arrest was illegal due to procedural flaws, as the necessary evidence and due process had not been followed in the arrest. The scam involved fraudulent input tax credit claims and other violations of GST laws. The ruling underscores the importance of following the law and due process when making arrests, particularly in cases involving tax-related offenses.