Direction Of 7 Days Prior Notice Before Coercive Action Under the CGST Act Does Not Amount To Blanket Anticipatory Bail Protection

Last updated: 23 June 2026

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that a seven-day prior notice requirement before taking coercive action under the CGST Act does not equate to blanket anticipatory bail. While dismissing anticipatory bail applications, the court directed the GST authorities to provide this notice. This decision upholds principles of natural justice by giving individuals an opportunity to seek legal recourse, without hindering the department's right to investigate potential tax evasion. The respondents are still obligated to cooperate with the investigation.

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Delhi High Court

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The Hon'ble Delhi High Court in Directorate General of GST Intelligence v. Girish Sachdeva [CRL.M.C. 2300/2021 dated June 05, 2026] dismissed the petitions filed by the Department challenging the Order passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge ("ASJ"), which, while dismissing the Anticipatory Bail Applications of the Respondents, had directed the Department to give seven days' prior notice before taking any coercive action, and held that such direction does not amount to a blanket order of protection against all future offences and is in consonance with the principles of natural justice, particularly when the Respondents had simultaneously been directed to join the investigation as and when required.

Citation :
CRL.M.C. 2300/2021 dated June 05, 2026

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