HC Denies Bail in Rs. 47 Crore GST Evasion Case, directs Expedited Trial

Sumit Dutta S/o Vinod Dutta Vs Union of India (Rajasthan High Court) Introduction: Sumit Dutta, represented by counsel, filed a fifth bail application under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. before the Rajasthan High Court. The case pertains to a complaint filed with the CGST and Central Excise Commissionerate, Jaipur, alleging offences under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. Detailed Analysis: The applicant’s counsel argues that despite a maximum sentence of five years, the matter is still in the pre-charge evidence stage. Only 7 out of 12 witnesses have been examined, and Sumit Dutta...