HC: Criminal trial for offences u/s 132 of GST act and arrest lack constitutional backing, grants bail

P&H HC grants bail to Petitioner accused for alleged GST evasion holding that the he is not required for further custodial investigation, and directs the Petitioner to surrender passport and furnish bail/surety bonds; Petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated in this case, and moreover, the matter is of civil nature; Observes that Petitioner has been in custody for a period of 4 months and the trial shall take time to conclude owing to the COVID situation; Lastl...