https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=770151 Delhi HC dismissed DRI's application to recall anticipatory bail granted to respondents in gold smuggling case involving 57 kg gold. Court held respondents had reasonable apprehension of arrest as they were repeatedly summoned under Section 108 Customs Act based solely on co-accused statements, with no direct evidence against them. ASJ properly considered all factors including respondents' status and investigating agency's conduct. Court found apprehension was real and justified, not mere unfounded fear, upholding anticipatory bail grant under Section 438 CrPC. en-us Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 07 May 2025 09:18:15 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=770151 Delhi HC dismissed DRI's application to recall anticipatory bail granted to respondents in gold smuggling case involving 57 kg gold. Court held respondents had reasonable apprehension of arrest as they were repeatedly summoned under Section 108 Customs Act based solely on co-accused statements, with no direct evidence against them. ASJ properly considered all factors including respondents' status and investigating agency's conduct. Court found apprehension was real and justified, not mere unfounded fear, upholding anticipatory bail grant under Section 438 CrPC. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=770151