HC denied transit anticipatory bail for applicant associated...

HC denied transit anticipatory bail for applicant associated with a non-existent firm facing GST inquiry summons. The court emphasized that pre-arrest bail should typically be sought in the jurisdictional court. Transit anticipatory bail is an exceptional remedy, not routinely granted. The application was dismissed due to applicant's absence during hearing and lack of exceptional circumstances justifying pre-arrest bail relief. The court referenced SC precedent highlighting the limited scope of transit anticipatory bail, underscoring that such relief requires demonstrable prejudice to the accused that cannot be addressed through standard legal mechanisms.