This court is of the considered opinion that the applicant / accused is entitled for concession of regular bail in this case.
Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017 — Bail – The applicant prayed for regular bail for the offences punishable u/s132(1)(b) and 132(1)(c) of the Act. The applicant was arrested on 25.11.2021 and since then he is in judicial custody. The counsel for the applicant submitted that the applicant is aged about 67 years, and having various serious elements. The allegations against the applicant-accused are that he received the bogus bills without any goods. The applicant is ready to co-operate with the investigation. No useful purpose would serve by keeping the applicant behind bars because trial will take long time. The court observed that the offences are punishable up to 5 years, compoundable and triable by Court of Magistrate. The applicant-accused is yet to be filed and trial will take long time.
Held that:- The Hon’ble Court allowed the application and enlarged the applicant on bail subject to certain conditions.
This court is of the considered opinion that the applicant / accused is entitled for concession of regular bail in this case.
Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017 — Bail – The applicant prayed for regular bail for the offences punishable u/s132(1)(b) and 132(1)(c) of the Act. The applicant was arrested on 25.11.2021 and since then he is in judicial custody. The counsel for the applicant submitted that the applicant is aged about 67 years, and having various serious elements. The allegations against the applicant-accused are that he received the bogus bills without any goods. The applicant is ready to co-operate with the investigation. No useful purpose would serve by keeping the applicant behind bars because trial will take long time. The court observed that the offences are punishable up to 5 years, compoundable and triable by Court of Magistrate. The applicant-accused is yet to be filed and trial will take long time.
Held that:- The Hon’ble Court allowed the application and enlarged the applicant on bail subject to certain conditions.