https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=751588 The Bombay HC dismissed a writ petition seeking anticipatory bail and release of attached bank accounts in a GST case involving fraudulent Input Tax Credit claims worth Rs. 10.38 crores. The petitioner's firm and suppliers were found non-existent at registered addresses, constituting violations under Sections 16(2) and 155 of CGST Act, 2017. Despite multiple summons, the petitioner failed to participate in proceedings or prove eligibility for ITC. The court held the petitioner did not approach with clean hands, had committed fraud on public exchequer, and failed to establish a prima facie case for protection. The petition was dismissed and interim protection vacated. en-us Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:17:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=751588 The Bombay HC dismissed a writ petition seeking anticipatory bail and release of attached bank accounts in a GST case involving fraudulent Input Tax Credit claims worth Rs. 10.38 crores. The petitioner's firm and suppliers were found non-existent at registered addresses, constituting violations under Sections 16(2) and 155 of CGST Act, 2017. Despite multiple summons, the petitioner failed to participate in proceedings or prove eligibility for ITC. The court held the petitioner did not approach with clean hands, had committed fraud on public exchequer, and failed to establish a prima facie case for protection. The petition was dismissed and interim protection vacated. Case-Laws GST Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=751588