Bail for GST Offences cannot be denied merely for ongoing investigation

Munavver Ismail Memon Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court) In the facts of the present case, based on the unaccounted transactions, the evasion of tax has been unearthed by the department. The department has already filed the complaint before the Court concerned. The department objected the bail application mainly on the ground that investigation is still under way. This Court is of considered view that, merely raising the contention that investigation is still going on is not enough, but, department should have point out that the further custody of the applicant is necessary. It is on rec...