High Court Grants Bail in GST Fraud Case After 1-Year Custody, Citing Trial Delays and Personal Liberty Concerns.

HC granted bail to accused in GST fraud case involving unauthorized Input Tax Credit (ITC) passed through fictitious firms. The court considered material factors including filing of complaint, ongoing investigation status, and accused's custody period since November 2022. Given likelihood of prolonged trial duration, court deemed accused eligible for bail release. Release ordered upon furnishing personal bond with two local sureties subject to specified conditions. The ruling balanced prosecutorial interests with personal liberty, applying standard bail jurisprudence principles where continued detention appeared unwarranted given case circumstances. .....

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