The Kerala High Court issued notice on a plea alleging Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited failed to reduce premiums despite GST exemption on health insurance, with petitioner Lawrence Joseph claiming he paid nearly the same amount after the policy change.
Today, On 6th September, the Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking enforcement of a compliance rating mechanism under the CGST law, stating that such matters are within the purview of legislative decisions. The mechanism assesses businesses’ adherence to tax regulations. The court emphasized that PILs should be reserved for pressing concerns involving public interest and fundamental rights.
