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2004 (3) TMI 70 - SC - CustomsGrant of bail to the respondent (hereinafter referred to as 'the accused') Held that:- This does not appear to be a case where it could be reasonably believed that the accused was not guilty of the alleged offence. Therefore, the grant of bail to the accused was not called for. The impugned order granting bail is set aside and the bail granted is cancelled. The accused-respondent is directed to surrender to custody forthwith. Additionally it shall be open to the Trial Court to issue notice to the surety and in case the accused does not surrender to custody, as directed, to pass appropriate orders so far as the surety and the amount of security are concerned. It is made clear that no final opinion on the merit of the case has been expressed in this judgment, and whatever has been stated is the background of Section 37 of the Act for the purpose of bail. The appeal is allowed.
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