JUDGMENT

AHMADI, J.:—Three persons, namely (1) M. M. Shahul Hameed alias Gani Aslam, (2) Haja Mohideen alias Shahul Hameed Asarudeen and (3) Naina Mohammed alias Raja Mohd. Zafar were intercepted by the officers of Department of Revenue Intelligence on 5th October, 1989 at the Sahar International Airport, Bombay, as they were suspected to be involved in smuggling activities. They were escorted to the office of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Waldorf, Colaba, Bombay, where they were interrogated. On interrogation it was found that M. M. Shahul Hameed was to board flight No. CX-750 to Hongkong while the other two were to proceed to Dubai by Emirate Flight No. E-5 10 on that day. The said three persons were searched. Two balloon covered rolls secreted in the rectum of M. M. Shahul Hameed were removed and were found to contain diamonds and precious stones weighing about 905.70 carats and 77.37 carats, respectively. The said diamonds and precious stones valued at about Rs. 70 lacs were attached under a Panchnama. In addition to the same foreign currency of the value of Rs. 10,706 was also recovered and attached. His passport was also seized.

2. The other two persons were found to ha