IPC & CGST Act: Witnesses & Incarceration Duration Considered in Bail Granting

Praveen Kumar Vs State of Haryana (Punjab and Haryana High Court) Introduction: In a recent landmark judgment, the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Praveen Kumar, the accused in a case involving charges under IPC and the CGST Act. The court considered crucial factors such as the number of witnesses and the duration of the petitioner’s incarceration. The Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case of Praveen Kumar v. State of Haryana [CRM-M-No. 37424 of 2023 dated January 16, 2024] granted the bail to the Accused on the ground that, the Accused has been inca...