CrPC — Ss.437, 439 — BNSS, 2023 — Bail — Red sander smuggling case — Petitioners/Accused Nos.1 & 2 apprehended on 23-06-2023 while transporting ten red sander logs weighing 307 kgs in Hyundai Verna vehicle TN10T0806 — Case registered for offences under AP Forest Act, 1967, AP Sandalwood and Red Sanders Wood Transit Rules, AP Biological Diversity Act, Wild Life (Protection) Act, PDPP Act and Section 379 r/w S.34 IPC — Bail granted.

CrPC — Ss.437, 439 — BNSS, 2023 — Bail — Red sander smuggling case — Petitioners/Accused Nos.1 & 2 apprehended on 23-06-2023 while transporting ten red sander logs weighing 307 kgs in Hyundai Verna vehicle TN10T0806 — Case registered for offences under AP Forest Act, 1967, AP Sandalwood and Red Sanders Wood Transit Rules, AP Biological Diversity Act, Wild Life (Protection) Act, PDPP Act and Section 379 r/w S.34 IPC — Bail granted.

Forest law — Alleged illegal transport of forest produce — Seizure and arrest recorded in panchanama — Petitioners in judicial custody since 23-06-2023 — No previous involvement in similar cases as per prosecution.

Held: Considering facts and circumstances, period of custody, and absence of similar adverse antecedents, petitioners/Accused Nos.1 & 2 enlarged on bail subject to conditions requiring execution of bond with sureties, weekly appearance before Station House Officer, and obligation not to hamper investigation or tamper with witnesses. Criminal Petition allowed.