Delhi HC Denies Anticipatory Bail in ₹2.4 Cr Cigarette Smuggling Case

Rakesh Mishra Vs Customs (Delhi High Court)

The Delhi High Court recently dismissed an anticipatory bail application filed by an individual accused in a ₹2.4 crore foreign cigarette smuggling case. The case pertains to offences registered under Sections 135(1)(a), 135(1)(b), and 135(1)(i)(A) of the Customs Act, 1962. The applicant sought pre-arrest bail in connection with File No. VIII(SB) 10/ CusPrev/ Gr-1A/ Cig-Icon/ 04/ 2024-25, which involved the recovery of 12 lakh foreign-origin cigarettes from the premises of the applicant’s firm. The recovered consignment, valued at ₹

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