HC rejects Anticipatory Bail plea of Excise Officer in alleged gratification case

Sushil Kumar Vs. State of Punjab (Punjab High Court) There is no quibble that the liberty of a person is of utmost importance. But when personal liberty is pitted against a sovereign function i.e. collection of tax which is life blood of the economy, the latter would prevail. Present is a case where arrest is imperative for fair and full investigation. The official position of petitioner can be used to influence witness or temper with evidence. Considering the complexity of the issue, the tax impact on chain of sellers and purchasers, the material as on date with the investigating agency, the ...