VAT Refund Allegation worth Rs.24L through Forged and Fabricated Documents: Punjab and Haryana HC allows

The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a case involving a VAT refund scam worth Rs. 24 lakhs. The accused allegedly used forged and fabricated documents to claim the refund. The court's decision was influenced by the completion of the investigation and the filing of the chargesheet. The judge noted that since the investigation was complete, the accused was not likely to tamper with evidence or influence witnesses. Additionally, the accused had been in custody since his arrest and considering the overall circumstances, the court found it appropriate to grant bail.