Grant of bail appropriate where documentary/electronic evidence predominates and there is no threat of tampering or absconding

Last updated: 11 December 2025
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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted bail to an individual arrested under the CGST Act, stating that prolonged custody is unjustified when the evidence is mainly documentary or electronic. The court followed Supreme Court precedents, emphasising that bail is generally the rule, especially when the accused has undergone significant custody and faces a maximum sentence of five years. The decision highlights that economic offences should be assessed individually, and a presumption of guilt should not lead to automatic denial of bail.

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