HC Grants Bail in ₹21.16 Crore GST Scam with Fake Firms & Illicit ITC

Vineet Gupta Vs Union of India (Rajasthan High Court) The Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to Vineet Gupta in connection with a significant GST scam amounting to ₹21.16 crores. The case involves allegations of orchestrating fraudulent activities through fake firms and illicitly claiming input tax credit (ITC). This analysis examines the court’s decision, the legal arguments presented, and the implications of the judgment. Legal Analysis: Vineet Gupta’s bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was contested on several grounds. His defense argued th...