Anticipatory bail refused in DRI probe into foreign cigarettes seized from Palwal truck
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence opened an inquiry after foreign-origin cigarettes were seized from a truck intercepted in Palwal. The Delhi High Court recorded that the case pertains to smuggling of foreign cigarettes under the Customs Act. It refused anticipatory bail and dismissed the application.
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How we verify →Anticipatory bail stands refused and the DRI inquiry continues.
What happened
The High Court recorded that the DRI was conducting an inquiry in connection with the seizure of foreign-origin cigarettes following an interception of a truck in Palwal, Haryana, on 12.09.2025.
The Court recorded that the applicant sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the BNSS in connection with summons issued under Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962.
The Court recorded that counsel submitted the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated as there is no specific role attributed to the applicant.
The Court held it was not inclined to grant benefit of anticipatory bail, observing such offences require thorough investigation including custodial interrogation in appropriate cases, and dismissed the application.
What the record says
“The instant case pertains to smuggling of foreign cigarettes, an offence under provisions of Customs Act, 1962.”
BAIL APPLN. 48/2026 and CRL.M.A. 468/2026, order dated 13.08.2026 — read the full text
A peaceful economic act
Moving ordinary cigarettes across borders for sale harmed no complaining victim; the state acted for duty-evasion alone.
What we could not confirm
Quantity and value of cigarettes and the applicant's exact role were not confirmed from the pages opened.