Gauhati High Court scraps bail to Tax Consultant for unjustly availing ITC

Last updated: 06 September 2021
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The Gauhati High Court has revoked bail for Sourav Bajoria, a tax consultant accused of claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) based on fake invoices and e-way bills. The court found that the alleged offence involved a significant economic crime, necessitating a thorough investigation. Granting bail at this stage was deemed likely to impede the investigation and potentially tamper with evidence.

Court :
Gauhati High Court

Brief :
In Sourav Bajoria v. Union of India [Case No.: Bail Appln./1718/2021 dated August 23, 2021], Sourav Bajoria ("the Petitioner") has filed a petition seeking bail in connection with GST Case No. CGST/DGGI/GST/1928/2021, under Section 132(5) of Central Goods and Service Act, 2017 (the CGST Act).

Citation :
Case No.: Bail Appln./1718/2021 dated August 23, 2021

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Bimal Jain
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