Anticipatory bail in customs duty evasion allowed as applicant likely to pursue compounding of offences

Dipakkumar Dharamsinhbhai Kakadiya Vs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (Bombay High Court) Bombay High Court held that anticipatory bail application in alleged customs duty evasion case allowed since the applicants have demonstrated their willingness to pursue the statutory remedy of compounding the alleged offence. Facts- The applicants apprehend arrest and coercive action in connection with allegations involving both compoundable and non-baliable offences punishable under Sections 132 and 135 of the Customs Act, 1962. The investigation pertains to alleged acts of misdeclaration in the imp...