Anticipatory bail in a customs investigation was granted subject to surrender, cooperation, and compliance with bail conditions.

Anticipatory bail was granted in a customs investigation after the Court considered that the applicant was implicated through statements recorded by the Customs Department and had been required to appear under Section 108 of the Customs Act. The Court also noted that a co-accused had already been granted bail, that order had attained finality, and that the applicant expressed willingness to cooperate with the investigation. Medical material showing serious comorbidities and details of the gold transactions were also taken into account. Bail was made conditional on surrender before the Customs Department, cooperation with the investigation, and compliance with the specified conditions.

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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to anticipatory bail in connection with the customs investigation.

Analysis: The applicant was implicated as an accused on the basis of statements recorded by the Customs Department and was required to appear pursuant to a notice under Section 108 of the Customs Act. The Court noted that the co-accused had already been granted bail and that order had attained finality. It also took into account the applicant's stated willingness to cooperate with the investigation and the material produced regarding the nature of the gold transactions and his medical condition, including serious comorbidities.

Conclusion: Anticipatory bail was granted, subject to the applicant surrendering before the Customs Department, cooperating with the investigation, and complying with the specified bail conditions.

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