High Court Grant Bail to Pakistani National accused of GST evasion

Vijay Kumar Nair Vs State of M.P. (Madhya Pradesh High Court) In the present case, the applicant is facing trial for offences punishable under section 132(1)(a)(i) of the GST Act and under Section 409, 467, 471, 120-B of the IPC. The applicant, who is a Pakistani national faces an allegation that he is indulged in clandestine clearance of mouth freshener, commonly known as ‘Pan Masala’, without payment of GST. The Counsel for the applicant prayed for bail being granted to the applicant on the grounds that the petitioners were earlier paying GST honestly and are also ready to pay the same i...