https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=48057 The court dismissed the bail plea in a prosecution under Section 135 of the Customs Act, emphasizing the seriousness of diverting non-edible oil meant for soap production to Ghee manufacturers. The petitioner's detention was not deemed a reason for bail, and the trial was ordered to be expedited within six months due to concerns of witness tampering. The court prioritized public and state interests over individual liberty, stressing the need to address economic offences rigorously. en-us Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:41:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=48057 The court dismissed the bail plea in a prosecution under Section 135 of the Customs Act, emphasizing the seriousness of diverting non-edible oil meant for soap production to Ghee manufacturers. The petitioner's detention was not deemed a reason for bail, and the trial was ordered to be expedited within six months due to concerns of witness tampering. The court prioritized public and state interests over individual liberty, stressing the need to address economic offences rigorously. Case-Laws Customs Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=48057