Alleged GST fraud through fictitious firms and fake invoices leading to denial of anticipatory (pre-arrest) bail

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....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....