Madras High Court Stays Instruction Of Specified Officer Removing General Insurance Services From Default List Of Input Services For GST Exemption

The Delhi High Court granted bail to businessman Sameer Mahandru, who was implicated in the Delhi liquor excise policy scam. He had been in custody since 2022 and faced charges related to money laundering. Despite the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposing the bail, citing concerns over witness tampering and further investigation, the court noted that Mahandru had no prior criminal involvement and much of the evidence was documentary in nature. Additionally, the court emphasized that his continued detention would infringe upon his fundamental right to liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution, especially since the trial was unlikely to conclude soon. Mahandru was released on bail with strict conditions, including a bond of Rs. 10 lakh and restrictions on leaving the country or tampering with evidence.