Patna HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Gold Smuggling Suspect Considering DRI’s Submissions [Read Order]

The court decided not to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, citing insufficient evidence and lack of documentation to support the petitioner’s claims of lawful business.
Patna HC - Patna high Court - DRI - Sections 135(1)(a) - section 135(1)(b) of the Customs Act - Gold Smuggling - taxscan

An anticipatory bail was denied to gold smuggling suspect who alleged to be smuggled 1.9kg gold. The Patna high Court, considering the submissions of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence ( DRI ) , refused to grant the bail. The petitioner was arrested for the Economic Offences (Customs) and faces charges under Sections 135(1)(a) and 135(1)(b)…

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