https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=792158 In a GST prosecution for alleged fraudulent input tax credit, bail was granted because the custody was limited to about four months, the evidence was mainly documentary, the petitioner had no criminal antecedents, and no concrete risk of absconding, tampering with evidence, or obstructing trial was shown. Applying the settled approach that bail is ordinarily the norm in economic offences, the Court emphasised personal liberty, the presumption of innocence, and the right to a speedy trial. The petitioner was therefore ordered to be released on personal bond and surety bonds, subject to conditions. en-us Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 23 May 2026 08:27:16 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=792158 In a GST prosecution for alleged fraudulent input tax credit, bail was granted because the custody was limited to about four months, the evidence was mainly documentary, the petitioner had no criminal antecedents, and no concrete risk of absconding, tampering with evidence, or obstructing trial was shown. Applying the settled approach that bail is ordinarily the norm in economic offences, the Court emphasised personal liberty, the presumption of innocence, and the right to a speedy trial. The petitioner was therefore ordered to be released on personal bond and surety bonds, subject to conditions. Case-Laws GST Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=792158