2021 (2) TMI 560 - HC - GST

Search proceedings - Respondent restored to physical violence and torture on the employees of the petitioner - HELD THAT - Let Notice be issued to the respondents, returnable on 16.02.2021. On the returnable date, the respondents Nos.4 and 5 respectively shall appear before this Court through the Video Conferencing, failing which, this Court may proceed to take appropriate steps in accordance with law.

Summary

Issues: Allegations of physical violence, coercion, and harassment during search proceedings.

In this judgment, the court addressed the allegations of physical violence, coercion, and harassment during search proceedings. The petitioner claimed that the respondents engaged in physical violence and torture on their employees, forced them to switch off CCTV cameras, and took statements under coercion, causing mental stress and depression. Additionally, the two panchwitnesses filed an affidavit confirming the misconduct during the search proceedings, including forcing employees to switch off CCTV cameras, resorting to physical violence on accountants, and coercing statements. The court issued a notice to the respondents, directing them to appear before the court through video conferencing. Failure to comply would result in appropriate legal action. The writ application was also tagged along with other similar applications for further consideration.