GST Fraud Case: Allahabad HC Grants Bail as Case Relied Mainly on Co-Accused Statements

Pradeep Goyal Vs State of U.P. (Allahabad High Court) The Allahabad High Court allowed the bail applications filed by Pradeep Goyal and Anchit Goyal in three criminal cases registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. The cases arose from allegations of fraudulent GST registrations obtained using PAN details and identities of individuals without their knowledge or consent. The FIRs were lodged by different informants who alleged that fake firms and GST registrations had been created using their PAN cards and personal details. Investigation in all three cases...