Bail granted as arrest memo didn’t contain gist of alleged offence

Dinesh Bhabootmal Salecha Vs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (Bombay High Court) Bombay High Court held that as arrest memo needs to contain the gist of offence alleged to have been committed. Absence of the same, makes arrest memo bereft of necessary particulars. Accordingly, bail granted to the applicant. Facts- The Applicant, who is presently in judicial custody in A.No.1237 of 2022, seeks bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. It is the case of the first respondent that the syndicate in which the Applicant has played a major role, imported several consignments ...