Arrest in GST tax evasion matter without adequate reason to believe not justified: Bail granted

Dharmendra Agarwal Vs Union of India And 2 Ors (Gauhati High court) Gauhati High Court held that arrest of accused involved in evasion of GST by falsely claiming ITC during investigation without any reason to believe that accused will abscond or disobey summons not justified. Accordingly, accused released on interim bail. Facts- This writ petition is directed against the proceedings initiated against the petitioner u/s. 132(1) (c) of the Central Goods and Services Tax, (CGST) Act, 2017 as well as the subsequent arrest of the petitioner who has been detained custody since 12.12.2024. It is subm...