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GST summons are for inquiry, don't amount to detention: HC

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that summonses issued under the CGST Act serve solely for the purpose of inquiries and recording statements, and do not authorize detention. A petitioner, who sought reparations for what they claimed was unlawful detainment, was turned down.

12 Feb 2026 12:43 am