Jaiwanti v. Union of India
In favour of the revenue
The ruling in brief
Jaiwanti, as legal representative, challenged show cause and penalty proceedings arising from alleged fraudulent input tax credit and IGST refund claims of a deceased person. The High Court of Delhi (W.P.(C) No. 7254 of 2025, 25 September 2026) upheld the department’s action under Section 93 of the CGST Act, which permits post-death determination of tax, interest, and penalty to the extent of the deceased’s estate. Investigation and recovery against legal heirs were jurisdictionally valid; Article 14 and related provisions did not assist the petitioner. Outcome favoured the revenue. This contrasts with cases where notices are issued only in the deceased’s name without proper representation procedure. For estate planning and GST compliance, Section 93 mechanics are central. Not legal advice. Disposed on 2026-09-25, High Court of Delhi recorded in favour of the revenue in W.P.(C) NO.7254 OF 2025. Central provisions engaged included CGST S.93, CGST S.73, CGST S.74. Chartered accountants should map period-wise limitation, personal hearing, and appeal under Section 107 when advising on replies, deposits, or writ versus appeal strategy. This editorial summary is for professional research and is not legal advice.
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Provisions considered
- CGST S.93 — Liability in case of death of a taxable person; estate responsibility.
- CGST S.73 — Determination of tax not paid or short paid (non-fraud cases).
- CGST S.74 — Determination of tax not paid or short paid involving fraud or suppression.
- Constitution Art.14 — Article 14 of the Constitution of India.
- CGST S.67 — Power of inspection, search and seizure.
- CGST S.54 — Refund of tax, interest, or other amounts.
- CGST S.56 — Section 56 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
- CGST S.79 — Recovery of tax and other dues payable to Government.
Source documents
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