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2007 (7) TMI 311 - HC - CustomsEvasion of custom duty - bail application - Held that:- Taking into account the nature and seriousness of the offence and reasonable apprehension of the witnesses being tampered with as also the larger interest of the public and the State, the petitioner does not deserve his release on bail. His bail plea is, therefore, declined and the petition is dismissed. However, keeping in view that the petitioner is in jail custody since 28th of February, 2007, the learned trial court shall endeavour to expedite the trial and conclude it within a period not later than six months from this date. The period of delay occasioned on account of adjournments sought on behalf of the petitioner shall not count towards this six months period.
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