https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=182263 The court dismissed the petition challenging the bail granted to foreign nationals involved in smuggling gold bars. Despite being foreigners, the seriousness of smuggling prohibited items and the risk of flight were emphasized. The court highlighted the legal provisions under the Customs Act regarding gold importation and confiscation. While bail was granted, the court imposed strict conditions including surrendering passports. The decision was based on the gravity of the offense, non-cooperation of the respondents, and the need for ongoing investigations, leading to the maintenance of judicial custody terms. en-us Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:05:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=182263 The court dismissed the petition challenging the bail granted to foreign nationals involved in smuggling gold bars. Despite being foreigners, the seriousness of smuggling prohibited items and the risk of flight were emphasized. The court highlighted the legal provisions under the Customs Act regarding gold importation and confiscation. While bail was granted, the court imposed strict conditions including surrendering passports. The decision was based on the gravity of the offense, non-cooperation of the respondents, and the need for ongoing investigations, leading to the maintenance of judicial custody terms. Case-Laws Customs Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=182263