Grocery shop owner accused of selling duplicate products of Dabur and Reckitt fails to produce GST bills and invoices: Patna HC denies pre-arrest bail

This article reports a Patna High Court decision denying pre-arrest bail to a grocery store owner accused of selling counterfeit goods of reputed brands like Dabur and Reckitt. The accused failed to produce proper GST invoices or purchase records. The court found sufficient grounds to proceed with custodial interrogation due to the commercial and criminal nature of the offense. The article delves into GST compliance obligations, brand protection, and the growing trend of invoking criminal liability for tax and intellectual property-related offenses.