Regular bail in CGST prosecution granted on parity, completed investigation, and no further custodial purpose pending trial.

In a CGST prosecution, regular bail was granted where investigation had been completed, the complaint had been filed, and co-accused had already obtained bail. Parity was treated as a relevant consideration, and the Court noted that continued custody would serve no useful purpose when the matter was to proceed to trial. The prayer was allowed without expressing any view on the merits, subject to the specified conditions.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to regular bail in a CGST prosecution, having regard to parity with co-accused, completion of investigation, and the stage of the proceedings.

Analysis: The petition was considered in the context of an alleged economic offence under the CGST regime. The investigation had already been completed and the complaint had been filed. Co-accused had been granted bail, and the Court treated parity as a relevant consideration. The Court further noted that continued custody would not serve any useful purpose when the matter was to proceed to trial, and the prayer was examined without expressing any view on the merits.

Conclusion: Regular bail was granted, subject to the specified conditions.

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