Gauhati High Court scraps bail to Tax Consultant for unjustly availing ITC

Sourav Bajoria Vs Union of India (Gauhati High Court) Sourav Bajoria (Petitioner) has filed a petition seeking bail in connection with GST Case No. CGST/DGGI/GST/1928/2021, under Section 132(5) of Central Goods and Service Act, 2017(the CGST Act). The Petitioner was alleged of unjustly availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) on fake invoices and E-way bills alongside Mr. Amit Kumar (Co-accused). While seeking bail, the Petitioner contended that he has been in custody for a month, as on date, with effect from July 19, 2021 and therefore, his further custodial detention is absolutely not necessary in th...