2024 (4) TMI 1182 - SCH - GST

Seeking grant of anticipatory bail - ITC availed on forged and fictitious papers by registering bogus firms and without any business activity - GST registration of two fake firms obtained using the details of the informant - it was held by High Court that 'Looking to the nature of the case, the gravity of offence, the fact that the present matter relates to an economic offence, the law laid down by the Apex Court in such matters, the magnitude of offence, the modus as adopted to swindle money from the Government exchequer and the fact that custodial interrogation may be required for further investigation in the matter which is a well organised crime to go to its root and thus this Court does not find it a fit case for grant of anticipatory bail.' HELD THAT - Issue notice, returnable on 19th July, 2024.

Summary

The Supreme Court allowed applications for exemption from filing certain documents. Notice issued, returnable on 19th July 2024. Petitioner not to be arrested in connection with FIR No. 203/2023 from NOIDA Police Station, subject to cooperation in investigation.