https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=82355 Gold smuggling case - applicant granted regular bail. Key points: DRI failed to dispute genuineness of applicant's documents showing lawful gold jewelry business. Applicant not a flight risk, has residence and family ties. No criminal history except present case. Already in jail for over 3 months, DRI unable to justify further custody. Offense u/s 135 of Customs Act triable by Magistrate, maximum 7 years imprisonment. Applicant's liberty balanced against potential punishment. Bail granted on executing bond with conditions, without expressing opinion on merits. Bail application allowed. en-us Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:14:21 +0530 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:14:21 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=82355 Gold smuggling case - applicant granted regular bail. Key points: DRI failed to dispute genuineness of applicant's documents showing lawful gold jewelry business. Applicant not a flight risk, has residence and family ties. No criminal history except present case. Already in jail for over 3 months, DRI unable to justify further custody. Offense u/s 135 of Customs Act triable by Magistrate, maximum 7 years imprisonment. Applicant's liberty balanced against potential punishment. Bail granted on executing bond with conditions, without expressing opinion on merits. Bail application allowed. Highlights Customs Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:14:21 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=82355