https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=421866 The HC addressed the release of 21 electronic gadgets seized under Section 67 of the GST Act. The court directed immediate release of 18 gadgets while allowing a three-month extension for data retrieval from three specific devices (iPhone, Lenovo laptop, and DVR). The court expressed concern about unnecessary retention of seized items and instructed authorities to expedite the data retrieval process. Additionally, the HC ordered the return of Rs.12,50,000 in cash that had been seized during the search operation. The judgment balanced investigative needs with the rights of the writ applicants while ensuring compliance with statutory provisions. en-us Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:20:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=421866 The HC addressed the release of 21 electronic gadgets seized under Section 67 of the GST Act. The court directed immediate release of 18 gadgets while allowing a three-month extension for data retrieval from three specific devices (iPhone, Lenovo laptop, and DVR). The court expressed concern about unnecessary retention of seized items and instructed authorities to expedite the data retrieval process. Additionally, the HC ordered the return of Rs.12,50,000 in cash that had been seized during the search operation. The judgment balanced investigative needs with the rights of the writ applicants while ensuring compliance with statutory provisions. Case-Laws GST Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=421866