Failed prosecution against company MD for alleged tax evasion; no active role found. Court allows probe sans coercive steps for 6 weeks.

Petition challenging initiation of criminal proceedings against petitioner, Managing Director of a company, for alleged tax evasion by misrepresenting vehicle ownership to evade motor vehicle tax. Court observed petitioner not directly involved in alleged forgery or alteration of documents by educational society. Petitioner having fixed abode, apprehension of absconding unfounded. Directed police to investigate without coercive steps against petitioner for six weeks, petitioner to cooperate. Matter listed after four weeks for filing counter-affidavit. .....

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