Fake ITC Availment: Delhi HC allows Bail and refuses Re-arrest

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a businessman accused of ₹18 crore fake ITC availment and prohibited his re-arrest in connected cases without court permission. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta noted the accused had cooperated throughout the 14-month investigation and no new evidence justified fresh custody. The ruling prevents investigative agencies from circumventing bail through sequential arrests on similar allegations. The court imposed strict conditions including surrender of passport, weekly police reporting, and no contact with co-accused. This checks potential harassment through repeated detentions while ensuring trial participation. The judgment aligns with Supreme Court guidelines on bail in economic offenses where investigations are complete and charges filed. Legal experts suggest this may influence other GST fraud cases where accused face multiple FIRs for the same alleged racket.