The DSC rejected the bail application of the accused involved in...

The DSC rejected the bail application of the accused involved in a large-scale GST evasion scheme. The accused, along with co-conspirators, orchestrated the creation of over 3,100 fictitious firms to fraudulently avail and pass input tax credit (ITC) totaling approximately Rs. 174.46 Crores and Rs. 163.50 Crores, respectively, through bogus invoices without actual supply of goods or services. Authorised officers conducted searches and seizures following proper procedure, recovering incriminating evidence including fake invoices, financial instruments, and assets purchased with illicit proceeds. Given the seriousness of the offences under multiple provisions of the C.G.S.T. Act, risk of evidence tampering, witness intimidation, and potential absconding, the court held that bail was inappropriate at this stage and denied the application.