GST Fraud Accused Granted Bail: HC Distinguishes Organized Crime & Gangster

Vineeta Vs State of U.P (Allahabad High Court) Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Vineeta, an accused in a case lodged under the Uttar Pradesh Gangster and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The case stemmed from alleged involvement in a large-scale GST fraud. The court’s decision hinged significantly on the fact that the accused had already been granted bail by the Supreme Court in the underlying criminal cases forming the basis of the Gangster Act charge. The case against Vineeta under the Gangster Act (Case Crime No. 173 of 2024 at Police Station Noida...