2020 (1) TMI 1521 - HC - GST

Enabling to file the custody certificate as well as affidavit of the Investigating Officer, list again on 30.03.2020 - HELD THAT - Considering the fact that the petitioner is in custody for the last about two months and moot question of law regarding the stage of initiation of prosecution under the Finance Act is involved; complaint is triable by a Magistrate; he is not required for further custodial investigation, he is directed to be released on interim bail subject to furnishing his bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner will surrender his passport before the trial Court and will not leave India without prior permission of the Court.

Summary

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana directed the release of the petitioner on interim bail after being in custody for about two months. The petitioner must surrender his passport and not leave India without court permission. The case involves a question of law under the Finance Act and is triable by a Magistrate. The next hearing is scheduled for 30.03.2020 for filing necessary documents.