Regular bail in customs smuggling case granted where investigation was near completion and further custody was found unnecessary.

Regular bail was granted in a customs smuggling case under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 because the accused was in judicial custody, the investigation was almost complete, the vehicles had already been recovered, and no criminal antecedents were shown. The Court found no need for further detention for investigation purposes, so continued custody was not justified. Bail was allowed subject to conditions.

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Issues: Whether the accused was entitled to regular bail in a customs smuggling case under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Analysis: The accused was in judicial custody, the investigation was stated to be almost over, the vehicles had already been recovered, and no criminal antecedents were shown. In these circumstances, the Court found no necessity for further detention for investigation purposes.

Conclusion: Bail was granted, subject to conditions.

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