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Crime
Chhattisgarh HC Grants Bail in Rs 17.18 Crore Fake ITC Case
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🗓 07 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to the accused in an alleged fake ITC case involving Rs 17.18 crore, after documentary evidence was presented to the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax (DGGI).
The Chhattisgarh High Court today granted bail to the accused in an alleged fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) case involving a sum of Rs 17.18 crore. The court noted that documentary evidence had already been submitted to the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax (DGGI).
The case centers on claims that the accused had fabricated ITC documents to obtain tax benefits illegally. The High Court emphasized that the bail is a temporary measure pending the trial.
DGGI officials confirmed receipt of the evidence and are reviewing the documents as part of the ongoing investigation. The court has directed that the accused remain in custody until the trial commences.
The bail decision is expected to allow the accused to prepare for the forthcoming proceedings while the court continues to scrutinize the alleged fraud.
The case centers on claims that the accused had fabricated ITC documents to obtain tax benefits illegally. The High Court emphasized that the bail is a temporary measure pending the trial.
DGGI officials confirmed receipt of the evidence and are reviewing the documents as part of the ongoing investigation. The court has directed that the accused remain in custody until the trial commences.
The bail decision is expected to allow the accused to prepare for the forthcoming proceedings while the court continues to scrutinize the alleged fraud.