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2019 (6) TMI 1160 - GUJARAT HIGH COURTGrant of regular bail - misdeclaration of importing High Speed Diesel (HSD) in the name of “Base Oil SN 50” - prohibited goods or not - smuggled goods or not - HELD THAT:- Considering the fact that the offence under the Customs Act is compoundable and the maximum sentence is of 7 years, the Court is inclined to consider the case for bail on certain conditions - It is also found that during the course of investigation, remand of the applicant was not sought and entire investigation is now based on documents. Therefore, no useful purpose would be served to further detain the applicant in custody. The applicant is aged 50 years. In the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the nature of the allegations made against the applicant in the FIR, without discussing the evidence in detail, prima facie, this Court is of the opinion that this is a fit case to exercise the discretion and enlarge the applicant on regular bail. The applicant is ordered to be released on regular bail for the alleged offences under the Customs Act, on executing a personal bond of ₹ 10,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court and subject to the conditions imposed - application allowed.
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