Mere Apprehension of Tampering Prosecution Evidence cannot be Grounds to Refuse Bail: Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted anticipatory bail to individuals accused of wrongfully claiming GST Input Tax Credit (ITC). The court held that mere apprehension of tampering with prosecution evidence is insufficient grounds to refuse bail. The petitioners, including Prathipati Teene Venkayamma and Kurra Jogeswera Rao, were granted bail under specific conditions, emphasizing that anticipatory bail should not be denied based on unsubstantiated fears.