The HC refused bail to the accused, holding that prima facie...

The HC refused bail to the accused, holding that prima facie evidence indicates misuse of the complainant's GST credentials to effect fraudulent transactions totalling Rs. 1,09,11,404 via multiple proprietorships, and that multiple persons appear implicated, necessitating further investigation. The court found the arrest and transit remand procedures to have been lawfully completed, rejecting contention of procedural illegality. The HC further held that because the offence is cognizable and preliminary enquiry would only serve limited purpose of ascertaining cognizability, the accused is not entitled to bail at this stage. Accordingly, the bail application is dismissed and disposed of.