The offences alleged against the appellant are
under Clauses (c), (f) and (h) of Section 132(1) of the
Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The maximum
sentence is of 5 years with fine. A charge-sheet has
been filed. The appellant is in custody for a period of
almost 7 months. The case is triable by a Court of a
Judicial Magistrate. The sentence is limited and in any
case, the prosecution is based on documentary evidence.
There are no antecedents.
We are surprised to note that in a case like this,
the appellant has been denied the benefit of bail at all
levels, including the High Court and ultimately, he was
forced to approach this Court. These are the cases where
in normal course, before the Trial Courts, the accused
should get bail unless there are some extra ordinary
circumstances.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.2269 OF 2025
VINEET JAIN VS. UNION OF INDIA
