Gujarat High Court|Thursday, 5 February 2026
Gujarat HC Quashes Detention Order Against Pacific Cyber Technology in GST Case
Bench
Hon'ble Mr. Justice A. S. Supehia
A.S. Supehia
Gujarat HC Quashes Detention Order Against Pacific Cyber Technology in GST Case (2026) held that The court held that the authority must consider the explanations provided by the petitioner before passing an order.
Pacific Cyber Technology Private Limited challenged a detention order issued by the State of Gujarat regarding the movement of goods. The petitioner argued that the authorities failed to consider their explanation for a delay caused by technical issues with the transport vehicle. The High Court found that the respondent did not adequately address the petitioner's explanation and quashed the detention order, remanding the matter for a fresh decision. The court emphasized the need for a reasoned order after considering the petitioner's submissions.
The court held that the authority must consider the explanations provided by the petitioner before passing an order.
The impugned order was quashed due to the lack of a reasoned response to the petitioner's claims regarding delays.
The matter was remanded for a fresh decision, ensuring the petitioner has the opportunity for a fair hearing.
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