2020 (11) TMI 392

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...., SPL. PP, for the Respondent. ORDER Heard Learned Counsel for petitioner and Learned Spl. PP appearing for respondent. Petitioner is seeking his release under Section 439 of Cr. P.C. The application filed by him before the Trial Court has been rejected. He is accused of being involved in an offence punishable under Sections 104(6)(a), 104(6)(c) of the Customs Act, 1962 and under Sections 135(1....

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....of of involvement of the petitioner in the alleged offences. 4. None of these grounds, in my view, entitle the petitioner for his release on bail at this stage for the following reasons :- The accusations made against the petitioner are serious in nature. The matter is under investigation. It is premature to state that no incriminating material is available in proof of the said offence. Fr....

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....nded that more incriminating data, evidence is suspected to be stored in the above said two mobile phones, which is presently with the petitioner and he is not cooperating to furnish the same to the respondent to do the investigation smoothly. Hence there is every possibility of the petitioner damaging/destroying the digital/material evidence if he is enlarged on bail. Respondent contends that, to....