TMI BlogThe HC rejected the bail applications of the accused involved in large-scale GST fraud, money laundering...The HC rejected the bail applications of the accused involved in large-scale GST fraud, money laundering and corruption by registering fictitious firms using misused Aadhaar and PAN cards. The accused were charged with offences u/ss 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B IPC. Considering the grave economic offences impacting society, the money trail of crores, the accused's influential position, and the likelihood of tampering with evidence or witnesses, the HC denied bail, upholding the principle that bail is an exception in such cases affecting the economic fabric. The relevant part of the accused's statement leading to the discovery of laptops, mobiles, SIM cards and fake invoices is admissible u/s 27 of the Indian Evidence Act. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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