Case Law Details
Sumit Dutta S/o Vinod Dutta Vs Union of India (Rajasthan High Court)
Introduction: Sumit Dutta, represented by counsel, filed a fifth bail application under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. before the Rajasthan High Court. The case pertains to a complaint filed with the CGST and Central Excise Commissionerate, Jaipur, alleging offences under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
Detailed Analysis:
The applicant’s counsel argues that despite a maximum sentence of five years, the matter is still in the pre-charge evidence stage. Only 7 out of 12 witnesses have been examined, and Sumit Dutta has already been in custody for one year and eight months. However, the Union of India vehemently opposes the bail application, citing the dismissal of the fourth bail application and the subsequent examination of six witnesses by the Trial Court.
Reference is made to the case of “Lalit Goyal vs. Union of India & Anr.” where the Supreme Court directed expeditious trial conclusion, emphasizing the need for swift justice.
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