Penalty Imposed for Goods Detained Despite Valid E-Way Bill; Case Remanded for Further Evaluation on Driver's Ignorance.

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....Levy of penalty u/s 129(3) - detention of goods - E-way bill yet to expire - Change of vehicle (truck) in between - e-way bill in respect of the goods transported was yet to expire when, the new vehicle had been detained. The explanation given by the appellant that, the driver of the old vehicle did not know the law and therefore did not comply with the same and did not inform the appellant about the same, should have been evaluated, in the facts and circumstances of the present case - Matter restored back - HC....