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2024 (4) TMI 872 - Other - CustomsSeeking grant of bail - custody for more than 41 days - Smuggling - Gold - Indian and Foreign currency - HELD THAT:- There is possibility that, there may be more recovery and more involvement of the persons who are yet to be arrested. But it is required to note that as per their statement they themselves were not bringing gold from the Dubai but the part of smuggling. It is not disputed that there is huge recovery of Indian and foreign currency with gold and silver bars. But thereafter no further progress in the investigation is shown. Moreover, no further statement of the accused is recorded on the basis of further investigation. Already there was sufficient time with the respondent to investigate about his further involvement in the alleged smuggling. The prosecution is suspecting that he may again involved himself in similar type of activity. But care can be taken by imposing certain conditions to prevent him from engaging in smuggling activity. Therefore considering all these circumstances and already the seized currency and other goods were with the respondent it is just and proper to enlarge him bail on certain conditions. Accused is allowed to be released on bail, subject to fulfilment of conditions imposed - bail application allowed.
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