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2020 (12) TMI 271 - HC - GSTGrant of Bail - pre-charge evidence - offences under Sections 132(1), (b), (c), (f), (h), (j) and (k) read with Section 132(1)(i) of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 - HELD THAT:- Case is listed for pre-charge evidence before the trial court and statements of fifteen witnesses out of forty-five prosecution witnesses have been recorded so far. There is no possibility of conclusion of trial at an early date. Although in the present case allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature but the fact remains that the petitioner is in custody for the last more than two years and admittedly maximum punishment to be imposed on the accused, if convicted, is five years. Now the case is listed before the trial court for recording of pre-charge evidence and the trial may not be concluded at an early date - Considering the custody period of the petitioner, but without commenting on the merits of the case, it would be just and expedient to order release of the petitioner on bail. Petitioner be admitted to bail subject to furnishing bail bond in the sum of ₹ 10,00,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Trial Court - petition allowed.
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