2023 (6) TMI 1108 - SCH - Customs

Seeking grant of bail - Smuggling - prohibited goods - Bharath Jeera Goli Candy Mukh - prohibited goods or not - HELD THAT - At this stage, it is noted that the petitioner has already spent nearly three years in custody. From the charge sheet it is noted that around 14 witnesses are to be examined among whom only two have so far been examined. Hence, the trial also is not likely to conclude immediately. Keeping all these aspects in view, it is deemed appropriate to grant bail to the petitioner. The petitioner shall be released on bail subject to the conditions to be imposed by the Trial Court - SLP disposed off.

Summary

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to the petitioner who had already spent nearly three years in custody. The trial was not likely to conclude immediately as only two out of 14 witnesses had been examined. The petitioner was ordered to be released on bail, subject to conditions imposed by the Trial Court. The Special Leave Petition was disposed of, and pending applications were also disposed of.