Regular bail in GST evasion case granted where documentary evidence dominated and charge-sheet had already been filed.

Regular bail was granted in proceedings under the Haryana Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 because the alleged GST evasion case was supported mainly by documentary material, the charge-sheet had already been filed, and further custodial interrogation was not considered necessary. The Court accepted that the prosecution's interest could be protected through conditions, including disclosure of residence details, periodic reporting, travel restrictions, and monetary deposit, together with the petitioner's undertaking not to influence witnesses.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to regular bail in proceedings arising under the Haryana Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017.

Analysis: The petitioner had been in custody after arrest in a case involving alleged GST evasion, and the material against him was substantially documentary in nature. The charge-sheet had already been filed, reducing the need for further custodial interrogation. The Court also considered the petitioner's undertaking not to influence witnesses and the possibility of securing the prosecution's interest through conditions, including residence details, periodic reporting, travel restriction, and monetary deposits.

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

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