Court Upholds Penalty for Missing E-Way Bill, Invoice in Goods Transport; Highlights Deterrent Role Against Tax Evasion.

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....Levy of penalty - no E-Way Bill, invoice and bilty were present in the vehicle carrying the goods - onus to prove (shifting burden) - The High court held that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption of tax evasion since they could not explain the absence of the invoice and E-Way Bill. Thus, the penalty imposed is upheld, emphasizing that penalties act as deterrents to tax evasion.....