The investigation is still in progress, hence the release of the applicant at this stage will be a potential threat to the investigation. Accordingly bail application rejected.
Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017— Bail —– The applicant sought bail under the provision of section 439 of the CrPC. The applicant has been arrested on 30.12.2019 by the respondent in connection with the alleged offence punishable under section 132(1)(b)(c). The applicant counsel submitted that while rejecting the earlier bail application filed, the court in the order dated 05.05.2020 observed that the investigation is pending and since, now the investigation has substantially progressed, the applicant may be released on bail. He has further submitted that the applicant has undergone almost 16 months of incarceration and hence, he may be released on bail. The court observed that there is no substantial change in circumstances after the rejection of the earlier application. The investigation is still in progress, hence the release of the applicant at this stage will be a potential threat to the investigation.
Held that:- The Hon’ble High Court dismissed the bail application.
The investigation is still in progress, hence the release of the applicant at this stage will be a potential threat to the investigation. Accordingly bail application rejected.
Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017— Bail —– The applicant sought bail under the provision of section 439 of the CrPC. The applicant has been arrested on 30.12.2019 by the respondent in connection with the alleged offence punishable under section 132(1)(b)(c). The applicant counsel submitted that while rejecting the earlier bail application filed, the court in the order dated 05.05.2020 observed that the investigation is pending and since, now the investigation has substantially progressed, the applicant may be released on bail. He has further submitted that the applicant has undergone almost 16 months of incarceration and hence, he may be released on bail. The court observed that there is no substantial change in circumstances after the rejection of the earlier application. The investigation is still in progress, hence the release of the applicant at this stage will be a potential threat to the investigation.
Held that:- The Hon’ble High Court dismissed the bail application.