Madras HC Grants Bail to Accused in Rs. 2.58 Crore Gold Smuggling Case

Sheik Mohideen Vs Senior Intelligence Officer (Madras High Court) The Madras High Court issued an order concerning the bail petition filed by Sheik Mohideen, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 23.09.2025. The petitioner was charged for offenses punishable under Sections 135(1)(a), 135(1)(b), and 135(1)(i)(A) of the Customs Act, 1962, in a case registered by the Senior Intelligence Officer. The prosecution’s case is that the petitioner, along with other accused persons, smuggled 2299.920 grams of gold illegally from foreign countries. The Special Public Prosecutor furthe...