Aryavarta International vs. State Of Gujarat
Held
The Court held that the notices of confiscation need to be re-examined in light of the observations made in the judgment. If confiscation runs contrary to the observations, it shall be withdrawn. Goods seized during transit shall be released under Section 129 if an infringement is found under that section.
Facts
The petitioners are aggrieved by the action of respondent authorities for confiscation of goods seized during transit under Section 129 of the CGST Act. The goods were seized while being transported in vehicles.
Key Issues
The primary issue was the legality of confiscation of goods seized during transit under the CGST Act and whether such confiscation was in accordance with the prescribed timelines and procedures.
Sections Cited
Section 129, Section 130
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C/SCA/9250/2020 CAV JUDGMENT DATED: 11/12/2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD Reserved On : 28/11/2025 Pronounced On : 11/12/2025 R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 9250 of 2020 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 997 of 2025 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 998 of 2025 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 6877 of 2025 With With CIVIL APPLICATION (DIRECTION) NO. 1 of 2025 In With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 8353 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 14603 of 2021 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 7425 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 7426 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 7677 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 8387 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 10854 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 11235 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 11240 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 11560 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 11561 of 2022 With R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 11958 of 2022 Wi
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