2024 (2) TMI 144

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..... M.A. Mohammed Siraj, Sachin Jacob Ambat, Naveen A. Varkey and Harikrishnan S., Advocates, for the Petitioner. Shri Sreelal N. Warrier, Special Public Prosecutor, for the Respondent. ORDER Petitioner seeks for regular bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, in O.S. No. 142/2023 of AIR Customs, Calicut International Airport. 2. According to the respondent, pursuant .....

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..... . This application is filed subsequent thereto. 4. Sri. Martin Jose P, the Learned Counsel for the petitioner contended that, petitioner has been in custody from 19-5-2023 and that further detention ought not to be permitted. It was also submitted that, petitioner is willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed upon him. 5. Sri Sreelal N. Warrier, the Learned Special Public P .....

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..... investigation is stated to be still continuing, I am of the view that, further detention of the petitioner would amount to conviction before punishment. Therefore, this Court is of the opinion that, petitioner can be released on bail subject to strict conditions. In the result, this application is allowed on the following conditions :- (a)     Petitioner shall be released on .....

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