Customs offence bail granted after parity, long custody, and no risk of evidence tampering were found.

Bail was granted in a customs offence prosecution under Section 135 after the court considered the valuation of the recovered gold biscuits, alleged procedural non-compliance, parity with a co-accused, long custody, and absence of criminal history. The court noted the material on record and found no convincing indication that the applicant was likely to tamper with evidence. Without expressing any view on the merits, it held the applicant fit to be enlarged on bail subject to bond, sureties, and stated conditions.

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Issues: Whether the applicant, ed under Section 135 of the Customs Act, was entitled to bail.

Analysis: The applicant relied on the valuation of the recovered gold biscuits, the alleged non-compliance with statutory procedure, parity with a co-accused already enlarged on bail, long custody, and absence of criminal history. The Court noted the material placed on record, the nature of the evidence, and the absence of convincing material indicating any likelihood of tampering with evidence. Without expressing any opinion on the merits, the Court found the applicant fit to be enlarged on bail.

Conclusion: The applicant was granted bail on furnishing the required bond and sureties, subject to the stated conditions.

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