https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=440054 In a Customs Act matter involving alleged illegal possession and recovery of gold bullion, the Patna HC considered prolonged custody of over six months, the petitioner's clean antecedents, and the filing of the chargesheet. The prosecution relied on statements recorded under the Customs Act and the alleged recovery, while the petitioner denied ownership and disputed the incriminating material. On these facts, the Court found bail to be justified and granted release on furnishing the stipulated bail bond and sureties, subject to conditions to secure attendance at trial and protect the evidence. en-us Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 08 Jul 2023 07:37:54 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=440054 In a Customs Act matter involving alleged illegal possession and recovery of gold bullion, the Patna HC considered prolonged custody of over six months, the petitioner's clean antecedents, and the filing of the chargesheet. The prosecution relied on statements recorded under the Customs Act and the alleged recovery, while the petitioner denied ownership and disputed the incriminating material. On these facts, the Court found bail to be justified and granted release on furnishing the stipulated bail bond and sureties, subject to conditions to secure attendance at trial and protect the evidence. Case-Laws Customs Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=440054