High Court Rules Detention for Minor E-Way Bill Error Unjust; Quashes Rs. 18.75 Lakh Penalty Due to Jurisdiction Overreach.

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....Minor error in e-way bill relating to vehicle number, goods detained citing invalid e-way bill. HC held detention unjustified as circular permits imposing penalty of Rs. 500/1,000 for minor errors like vehicle number mismatch. Tax and equal penalty demand of Rs. 18.75 lakhs quashed, being without jurisdiction. Appeal allowed.....