Courier operator transshipping imported goods via designated air carrier, under transshipment bonds and strict Customs supervision, approved until 17....
Cancellation of bail granted for alleged GST evasion through clandestine cigarette supplies involving approximately ₹72 crore was sought on the ground that the trial court failed to take a prima facie view of the gravity of economic offences, relied on an insignificant deposit, and granted bail while investigation was incomplete with a risk of evidence tampering. The court agreed that economic offences warrant stricter scrutiny and that the bail order understated the offence's seriousness, but held that the investigating agency's prolonged inaction-no complaint filed even after more than five years and investigation still stated to be pending-militated against curtailing liberty at this stage; the cancellation petition was dismissed - HC
Cancellation of bail granted for alleged GST evasion through clandestine cigarette supplies involving approximately ₹72 crore was sought on the ground that the trial court failed to take a prima facie view of the gravity of economic offences, relied on an insignificant deposit, and granted bail while investigation was incomplete with a risk of evidence tampering. The court agreed that economic offences warrant stricter scrutiny and that the bail order understated the offence's seriousness, but held that the investigating agency's prolonged inaction-no complaint filed even after more than five years and investigation still stated to be pending-militated against curtailing liberty at this stage; the cancellation petition was dismissed - HC
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