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2022 (7) TMI 777 - ALLAHABAD HIGH COURTSeeking anticipatory bail - misuse of Duty Exemption Pass Book (DEPB) and Duty Exemption Entitlement Certificate (DEEC) Scheme by using forged Shipping Bills - Section 120B read with 420, 467, 468, 471 I.P.C. - HELD THAT:- It is evident that the present F.I.R. has been lodged for cheating, using forged documents as genuine, forging documents and gaining undue monetary benefits thereby causing loss to the State Exchequer to the tune of about Rs. 17 Crores. The matter was investigated thoroughly and charge sheet has been submitted, on which cognizance has been taken by the concerned court. The applicant in spite of knowing of filing of charge sheet and order of cognizance and summoning and non-bailable warrants issued against him, is avoiding appearance before the trial court. The matter falls within the category of economic offence. In the present matter, charge sheet has been submitted on which cognizance has been taken and the applicant has been summoned to face trial. The present anticipatory bail application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is rejected.
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