Patiala House Court Grants ₹2L Bail Bond to Accused in ₹17 Crore GST ITC Scam observing 24-Hour Plus Detention and other Irregularities

The Patiala House Court has granted bail on a ₹2 lakh bail bond to an accused in a ₹17 crore GST ITC scam, citing over 24-hour detention and other irregularities. The court observed that the accused was detained beyond the permissible period without being produced before a magistrate, and there were procedural lapses in their arrest and investigation. While acknowledging the gravity of the GST Input Tax Credit fraud, the court prioritized the accused's fundamental rights and procedural fairness, emphasizing that even in economic offenses, due process must be strictly followed by investigating agencies, leading to conditional release.