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SC to Hear Plea Against Seizure of Lawyer's Computer in GST Search
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News18•23-09-2026, 11:45
SC to Hear Plea Against Seizure of Lawyer's Computer in GST Search
- •The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear a plea challenging a Delhi High Court judgment that upheld the GST search of a lawyer’s office and the seizure of his computer.
- •Senior advocates Vikas Singh and N Hariharan sought urgent listing of the appeal filed by advocate Puneet Batra.
- •Concerns were raised over access to data containing privileged information relating to other clients.
- •The seized computer reportedly contains privileged material concerning several of Batra’s other clients, leading to apprehension that the data could be accessed.
- •The CJI stated, "We will list (it)" after hearing arguments about potential breaches of privilege.
Key Questions Answered
The Supreme Court agreed to list an urgent appeal filed by advocate Puneet Batra challenging a Delhi High Court judgment that upheld the GST search of his office and the seizure of his computer.
Senior advocates representing Puneet Batra raised concerns that the seized computer contains privileged material concerning several other clients, creating apprehension that this sensitive data could be accessed.
The Supreme Court bench taking note of the submissions and agreeing to list the plea comprises Chief Justice Surya Kant alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana.
