Bail Granted in Alleged Fraud Case Over Wrongful ITC Using Fake Invoices; Conditions Include Travel Restrictions.

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....Petitioner sought regular bail in case involving alleged wrongful Input Tax Credit (ITC) availed using fictitious invoices from non-existent/suspicious firms. As per Section 132(1)(b) and (c) of HGST/CGST Act, issuing invoice without supply or availing ITC using such invoice, where tax evaded or ITC wrongly availed exceeds Rs. 500 lakhs, is punishable with up to 5 years imprisonment and fine. Show cause notice u/s 74(1) issued to petitioner is yet to be adjudicated upon to determine exact tax liability. Determination of tax liability is subject to challenge before tribunals/courts and does not fall within criminal court's realm. Another firm also issued notice jointly with petitioner, whose liability may reduce petitioner's liability. Consi.........