Bail is the Rule in GST S. 132 Offence Cases Except in Extraordinary Situations: Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has held that bail should be the norm in cases involving GST offenses under Section 132, except in extraordinary circumstances. The court emphasized that arrests should only be made when there's concrete evidence of flight risk, witness tampering, or similar exceptional situations. This judgment reinforces constitutional protections against arbitrary detention while recognizing that GST violations primarily involve revenue matters rather than grave criminal acts. The decision provides important safeguards for businesses facing GST investigations.