This Court is of the opinion that if the liberty of bail is granted to the accused at the present stage of investigation, the entire investigation is likely to be hampered. Accordingly, the bail application stands rejected.
Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017 – Bail —-- The petitioner sought bail in connection with GST Case under Section 132 of the Act, 2017. The petitioner counsel submitted that the petitioner has been doing export and import trade with Bangladesh with due compliance of rules and regulations by hiring trucks. The applicant has undergone police interrogation for two days in connection with the case and as such, his further continuation of detention may not be necessary in the interest of the case. The respondent counsel submitted that the basic allegation in this case is the forgery of documents for the purpose of illegal transportation of coal, limestone etc. by way of export and import between India and Bangladesh (cross-border trade) as well as transporting such materials in excess of the GST paid; stocking of coal etc. at various locations at Karimganj without license/permission causing huge loss of GST. The whole matter needs in depth investigation, which is in preliminary stage. The court observed that if the liberty of bail is granted to the accused at the present stage of investigation, the entire investigation is likely to be hampered.
Held that:- The Hon’ble High Court rejected the prayer for bail and directed the investigating officer to expedite investigation as the accused has been in judicial custody.
This Court is of the opinion that if the liberty of bail is granted to the accused at the present stage of investigation, the entire investigation is likely to be hampered. Accordingly, the bail application stands rejected.
Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017 – Bail —-- The petitioner sought bail in connection with GST Case under Section 132 of the Act, 2017. The petitioner counsel submitted that the petitioner has been doing export and import trade with Bangladesh with due compliance of rules and regulations by hiring trucks. The applicant has undergone police interrogation for two days in connection with the case and as such, his further continuation of detention may not be necessary in the interest of the case. The respondent counsel submitted that the basic allegation in this case is the forgery of documents for the purpose of illegal transportation of coal, limestone etc. by way of export and import between India and Bangladesh (cross-border trade) as well as transporting such materials in excess of the GST paid; stocking of coal etc. at various locations at Karimganj without license/permission causing huge loss of GST. The whole matter needs in depth investigation, which is in preliminary stage. The court observed that if the liberty of bail is granted to the accused at the present stage of investigation, the entire investigation is likely to be hampered.
Held that:- The Hon’ble High Court rejected the prayer for bail and directed the investigating officer to expedite investigation as the accused has been in judicial custody.