Bail Denial Under CGST Section 132 Only in Extraordinary Cases: SC

Vineet Jain Vs Union Of India (Supreme Court of India) The Supreme Court of India has reiterated that bail is the general rule, even in cases involving offenses under Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017, except in extraordinary circumstances. The apex court expressed surprise at the denial of bail to an appellant, Vineet Jain, who was accused of offenses carrying a maximum sentence of five years, especially considering the case was based on documentary evidence and triable by a Judicial Magistrate. A bench comprising heard the appeal against an order of the High ...