Bail Denied in Gold Smuggling Case Due to High Value of Seized Goods and Non-Bailable Offense Under Customs Act.

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....Application for Grant of bail - smuggling foreign origin gold - No duty paid - The High court ultimately rejected the bail application, citing the materials collected during the investigation, which indicate his possession of smuggled gold bars valued at a significant amount. The decision is based on the provisions of Section 135(1)(b)(i)(A) of the Customs Act, which renders the offense non-bailable considering the value of the seized goods.....