Bail Granted to GST Inspector in Bribery Case; Pre-Trial Detention Not Punishment

Suresh Chand Meena Vs State of Haryana (Punjab and Haryana High Court) The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Suresh Chand Meena, a GST inspector accused of demanding a bribe for approving a GST registration application. The complaint alleged that Meena rejected multiple applications filed by the complainant, demanding ₹10,000 to approve the registration. The case was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and a recorded conversation served as evidence against the petitioner. Despite the allegations, the court highlighted the principle that pre-trial incar...