Traveller held at Patna Junction with 1.15 kg gold paste, bail refused
DRI officers intercepted a train passenger at Patna Junction and seized gold in paste form weighing 1153.800 grams valued at Rs 1,39,54,057. A Customs complaint was filed under Section 135(1)(b) of the Customs Act. The Patna High Court refused bail given the quantity, concealment and statutory bar.
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How we verify →The prosecution under Section 135(1)(b) of the Customs Act is pending for trial and the accused remains in custody after bail was refused on 21.09.2026.
What happened
The High Court recorded that DRI officers intercepted the traveller on Train No. 12303 upon arrival at Platform No. 4 of Patna Junction on 04.10.2025 at about 15:45 hours.
The High Court recorded that the traveller allegedly disclosed carrying foreign-origin gold in paste form smuggled from Myanmar, wrapped in transparent plastic and rubber coverings and concealed in three packets inside the pocket of his underwear, and failed to produce any lawful document.
The High Court recorded that the seized gold weighed 1153.800 grams and was assessed at Rs 1,39,54,057, and that the DRI opposed bail citing the seizure memo, panchnama and a voluntary statement under Section 108 of the Customs Act.
The High Court held that where the market price exceeds Rs 1 crore the offence under Section 135 is non-bailable under Section 104(6)(c), and that conscious possession and concealment prima facie attracted Section 135(1)(b).
The High Court rejected the bail application and directed the trial court to expedite the trial; the traveller was in custody since 15.10.2025 with the complaint filed after sanction under Section 137.
What the record says
“The seized gold weighed 1153.800 grams and was assessed to be valued at Rs. 1,39,54,057/-.”
Criminal Misc. No.31974 of 2026, para 3 — read the full text
A peaceful economic act
Carrying and storing gold is a peaceful economic act with no complaining victim, no violence, fraud, or adulteration alleged; the state seized the gold and is prosecuting and jailing the carrier for it.
What we could not confirm
The order contains a minor internal inconsistency describing concealment (underwear packets vs a passing reference to trolley bag/clothing); weight, value, place and bail refusal are consistent throughout.