Regular bail in GST evasion prosecution followed completed investigation, documentary evidence, low interference risk, and anticipated trial delay.

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....Regular bail in alleged GST-evasion proceedings involving suppression of online money-gaming receipts was granted after investigation had concluded. The High Court treated the documentary nature of the proposed evidence and the official status of witnesses as indicating negligible risk of evidence tampering or witness influence. It also considered the maximum punishment, Magistrate-triable nature of the offences, prolonged custody, societal roots of the accused, and the likelihood of trial delay. Bail was made subject to bonds and conditions against tampering with evidence, influencing witnesses, leaving the country without permission, or misusing liberty.....