2023 (11) TMI 1177

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..... the fact that the petitioner has been detained since 5.10.2023 and the investigation has progressed, it is held that bail can be granted to the petitioner. Accordingly, this application is allowed, and the petitioner is granted bail subject to the conditions imposed. - THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHAMMED NIAS C. P. FOR THE PETITIONER : BY ADV. SRI. NIREESH MATHEW FOR THE RESPOND .....

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..... nce at the international arrival area and when the said 'Noufal Bavunni' was intercepted at the exit gate in the arrival area outside the Airport Terminal No.3 and upon asking whether he is carrying any contraband, he replied in negative and subsequently, after detailed interrogation, he confessed that he had concealed five numbers of capsules containing gold in compound form in his rectum .....

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..... Rasheed, and he admitted that the said amount was intended to be handed over to the passenger 'Noufal Bavunni' as remuneration. Upon interrogation, it was revealed that Rasheed had started such smuggling activities since April 2023, as per the directions of the smuggling racket led by one 'Muhammed Azharudeen' and the voluntary statement was recorded under Section 108 of the Custom .....

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..... considering the fact that the petitioner has been detained since 5.10.2023 and the investigation has progressed, I hold that bail can be granted to the petitioner. Accordingly, this application is allowed, and the petitioner is granted bail subject to the following conditions:- 1. The petitioner shall be released on bail on executing a bond for Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) with two .....

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..... to that effect and file the same before the said court within seven days from the date of his release on bail. 7. The petitioner shall furnish his residential address and mobile phone number to the court concerned and the Investigating Officer. If any of the above conditions are violated, the jurisdictional court concerned will be empowered to take steps for cancellation of bail, as per law. .....

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