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2021 (5) TMI 928 - HC - GSTGrant of Bail - offence punishable under Sections 132 (1)(B) & (C) read with 132(1)(I) Central Goods & Service Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 - non-bailable and cognizable offence or not - HELD THAT:- The present bail application deserves to be allowed for the reasons; firstly, the maximum sentence provided for the alleged offence under the Act is 5 years; secondly, there is no apprehension, if any, shown by the respondent-department about the accused-petitioner of running away, or tempering or influencing the witnesses in any manner; thirdly, challan has already been presented in the court and due to ongoing Covid-19 problem, the trial is not proceeding; fourthly to show his bona fides the petitioner has already deposited Rupees One Crore Fifty Four Thousand with the department and lastly the petitioner is a 68 years old person and he is not required for any custodial interrogation/investigation. Petitioner be admitted to regular bail subject to satisfaction of the trial Court - Petition allowed.
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