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Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Accountant In ₹180 Crore Fake GST ITC Scam

Update / Judgement Date

14 Oct 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Criminal LawGST

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an accountant accused in a ₹180 crore fake GST ITC scam. The court considered factors such as flight risk, evidence, and custodial necessity, emphasizing judicial discretion and the presumption of innocence. The ruling underscores the courts’ role in balancing enforcement with protection of individual liberties in high-value tax fraud cases.