https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=295689 Bail was refused in a smuggling prosecution involving concealed silver because the material disclosed a prima facie case of advance knowledge and participation. Interception of a truck carrying silver hidden under soil, the petitioner's early-morning presence near the vehicle at a place far from his residence, and a statement recorded under customs law together supported an inference that he knew of the consignment and that the goods were smuggled. The Court also treated the matter as an economic offence and considered the risk of similar conduct if released, making the case unsuitable for bail on the facts disclosed. en-us Mon, 08 Apr 1991 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:45:50 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=295689 Bail was refused in a smuggling prosecution involving concealed silver because the material disclosed a prima facie case of advance knowledge and participation. Interception of a truck carrying silver hidden under soil, the petitioner's early-morning presence near the vehicle at a place far from his residence, and a statement recorded under customs law together supported an inference that he knew of the consignment and that the goods were smuggled. The Court also treated the matter as an economic offence and considered the risk of similar conduct if released, making the case unsuitable for bail on the facts disclosed. Case-Laws Customs Mon, 08 Apr 1991 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=295689