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1. Bail application under Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Detailed Analysis: 1. The prosecution alleged that a consignment imported by a Diplomat contained contraband gold, leading to the recovery of gold biscuits. Statements of individuals involved, including the petitioner and Trilochan Singh Khurana, were recorded under Section 108 of the Customs Act, implicating them in smuggling activities. 2. The petitioner admitted to smuggling gold biscuits for a Dubai contact, receiving commissions, and involving in multiple smuggling instances. Trilochan Singh Khurana corroborated these details, indicating a systematic operation. 3. The defense argued that the statements were retracted due to coercion and physical torture by DRI officers. Citing previous judgments, they contended that retracted confessions are not substantive evidence and require corroboration. 4. The prosecution highlighted the substantial value of the seized gold and the detailed nature of the statements, emphasizing the involvement of the petitioner in multiple smuggling incidents. 5. The court considered the comprehensive nature of the statements, the corroborative evidence of the seized gold, and the repeated involvement of the petitioner in smuggling activities, leading to the denial of bail. 6. Referring to a Supreme Court judgment, the court emphasized the societal impact of economic offenses, highlighting the need to hold offenders accountable to maintain public trust in the justice system. 7. The court dismissed the petition, citing the detailed statements, lack of relevance of retraction judgments, and absence of discrimination in the case. 8. The petitioner's interim bail, granted due to health reasons, was extended pending a medical report from the hospital, with a directive to appear for evaluation and submission of the latest medical report to the court.
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