HC: Allows bail to persons accused for tax-evasion of Rs. 225 Crores on Pan-Masala, imposes conditions

Madhya Pradesh HC via video-conferencing grants bail to Petitioner, a partner in a firm alleged to be involved in clandestine supply of ‘Vimal’ brand Pan Masala & evading GST to the tune of Rs. 225 Crores; To buttress the claim that there has never been any scope to evade tax by engaging in clandestine removal, Petitioner submitted that firm (Vishnu Essence) is (i) duly registered with the GST, (ii) honestly doing its business, (iii) paying GST to ...