2017 (4) TMI 140

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..... ossession of the petitioner 1 kg. gold, which was being smuggled from Singapore to India has been recovered at the Airport. There is no evidence on record that the petitioner is a poor person. If the petitioner can travel by Air and can have 1 kg. gold, he cannot be said to be a poor person - petition lacks merit, deserves to be dismissed - petition dismissed - decided against petitioner. - Appli .....

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..... akhs) is excessive and the same may be reduced. 4. On the other hand, learned counsel appearing for the opposite party has submitted that the petitioner was arrested on the spot and 1 kg. gold worth ₹ 31.00 lakhs has been recovered from his possession, therefore, the surety amount of ₹ 5.00 lakhs cannot be said to be excessive. 5. Certainly, the petitioner should have the knowled .....

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