Alleged GST fraud through fictitious firms and fake invoices leading to denial of anticipatory (pre-arrest) bail https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=96156 The sole issue was entitlement to anticipatory (pre-arrest) bail where authorities allege operation of fictitious firms, issuance of fake invoices and fraudulent availment/circulation of ineligible input tax credit. Relying on ongoing nascent inquiry under notice provisions and the court's inherent jurisdiction, the High Court found specific and serious allegations, non-cooperation with investigation, risk of custodial interrogation being frustrated, tampering with evidence and influencing witnesses; consequently the petition for pre-arrest bail was dismissed. - HC en-us Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:36:44 +0530 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:36:45 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator Alleged GST fraud through fictitious firms and fake invoices leading to denial of anticipatory (pre-arrest) bail https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=96156 The sole issue was entitlement to anticipatory (pre-arrest) bail where authorities allege operation of fictitious firms, issuance of fake invoices and fraudulent availment/circulation of ineligible input tax credit. Relying on ongoing nascent inquiry under notice provisions and the court's inherent jurisdiction, the High Court found specific and serious allegations, non-cooperation with investigation, risk of custodial interrogation being frustrated, tampering with evidence and influencing witnesses; consequently the petition for pre-arrest bail was dismissed. - HC Highlights GST Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:36:44 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=96156