Bail granted when accused willing to deposit certain amount with GST Authorities

Isithore Vs Senior Intelligence Officer (Madras High Court)

Introduction: In a recent ruling by the Madras High Court, the case of Isithore v. Senior Intelligence Officer addressed the bail application of a Chartered Accountant accused of GST violations. The court’s decision to grant bail contingent upon the deposit of a specified amount with the GST Authorities has significant implications for similar cases.

The Hon’ble Madras High Court in the case of Isithore v. Senior Intelligence Officer [CRL OP (MD) 838 of 2024 dated January 23, 2024] allowed the bail application of the Accused Chartered Accountant on the condition that the certain amount be deposited with the GST Authorities.

Facts:

Isithore (“the Petitioner”) is a Chartered Accountant and has been alleged to commit GST violation and thereby, the case was registered against the Petitioner by the GST Authorities (“the Respondent”) for which the present bail application is filed.

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