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Morepen Laboratories Secures ₹118 crore GST Refund After Himachal Pradesh High Court Ruling
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🗓 15 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered a refund of about ₹118 crore to Morepen Laboratories in a pending GST dispute, ending a prolonged legal battle.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted relief to pharmaceutical firm Morepen Laboratories, directing the tax authorities to refund approximately ₹118 crore under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The court’s decision resolves a dispute that began when the company filed a petition challenging the denial of its refund claim.
Morepen had argued that the GST paid on its inputs and exports was wrongly retained, causing a substantial cash flow strain. The bench examined the statutory provisions and the company’s documentation before concluding that the refund was warranted.
Following the judgment, the state’s tax department is expected to process the payment within the timeline prescribed by law. The ruling is seen as a significant win for the company and may set a precedent for similar large‑scale GST refund cases across the country.
Morepen had argued that the GST paid on its inputs and exports was wrongly retained, causing a substantial cash flow strain. The bench examined the statutory provisions and the company’s documentation before concluding that the refund was warranted.
Following the judgment, the state’s tax department is expected to process the payment within the timeline prescribed by law. The ruling is seen as a significant win for the company and may set a precedent for similar large‑scale GST refund cases across the country.