Allahabad HC Granted Bail in ₹20 Crore GST Fraud Case as Investigation Concluded

Azharuddin Vs Union of India (Allahabad High Court)

The case of Azharuddin Vs Union of India before the Allahabad High Court concerned a bail application filed by the applicant, Azharuddin, who was accused of offences under Sections 132(1)(b), 132(1)(c), and 132(1)(i) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. The primary allegation against the applicant was the evasion of more than ₹20 crores (approximately $2.4 million) in taxes through fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) .

Applicant’s Argument

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