Supreme Court of India · 2021-04-20
M/S RADHA KRISHAN INDUSTRIES vs THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/1775
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S RADHA KRISHAN INDUSTRIES
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of provisional attachment of properties under the Himachal Pradesh GST legislation. It emphasized the need for a fair exercise of statutory powers by taxation authorities, ensuring that citizens' rights are protected against arbitrary actions. The court held that while the government has the authority to impose such attachments, it must do so with adequate justification and safeguards in place.