2025 (1) TMI 1363 - HC - GST

Seeking modification of the condition in the Bail Order - HELD THAT - In view of the submissions made the condition imposed vide Order dated 20.12.2023 is modified to the extent that instead of seeking prior permission of the learned CJM/Trial Court the Petitioner shall intimate the Department/Respondent about his travel and shall furnish his contact number and address where he intends to reside. Petition disposed off.

Summary

**Summary of Judgement: Delhi High Court****Case Citation:** TMI**Presiding Judge:** HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA**Parties:**- **Petitioner:** Represented by Mr. Sunil Dalal, Sr. Advocate and team.- **Respondent:** Represented by Mr. Harpreet Singh, Sr. Standing Counsel.**Legal Proceedings:**- **CRL.M.A. 1142/2025 (Exemption):** Application allowed with all just exceptions; disposed of.- **CRL.M.C. 213/2025:** Petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking modification of a bail condition.**Background:**- The Petitioner was granted Anticipatory Bail on 07.07.2022 with the condition to surrender his passport and not leave India without prior permission.- The condition was modified on 20.12.2023, requiring the Petitioner to seek prior permission from the Trial Court before traveling abroad.- Further modification was sought under CRL.M.C. 9400/2023, resulting in an order on 15.04.2024 that required permission from the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi.**Current Petition:**- The Petitioner seeks to vacate the travel restrictions imposed by the Anticipatory Bail Order, citing the adjudication of a Show Cause Notice under the CGST Act, 2017, which did not recommend criminal prosecution.- The Respondent suggests modifying the condition to require the Petitioner to inform the Department of his travel plans.**Court's Decision:**- The court modifies the condition imposed on 20.12.2023, allowing the Petitioner to travel abroad by simply notifying the Department/Respondent of his travel details, including contact number and address of residence.- The Petition is disposed of accordingly.