Court Denies Bail in Gold Smuggling Case, Citing Customs Act Violation and Seriousness of Offense.

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....Seeking grant of Bail - Smuggling - Foreign Gold - Considering the value of gold already seized, the manner in which the gold were received in this country and the attendant circumstances, there can be no doubt that the occurrence is flagrant violation of the provisions of Customs Act. The relevant provisions of the Customs Act are intended to protect the fiscal and commercial interest of the nation. An offence like this must be viewed with all the seriousness. - HC....