These are applications for bail under sections 437, 482 and 167, Cr.P.C. by nine among the accused in a customs case. Similar applications filed by them before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Tellichery were dismissed.

2. The Customs Officers received information to the effect that contraband articles were likely to be landed at the Tellicherry coast on the night of 15-9-1983 and therefore they kept the sea-coast under observation. Lorry No. KLN 4936 was found moving from the Tellicherry beach to the main road, driven by one of the accused and three among the accused were found in the lorry. The lorry was stopped and the Customs Officers checked the lorry and found that the lorry contained contraband articles such as electronic and textile goods etc., of the value of Rs. 56 lakhs. The Customs party also received information that other people were involved in this offence. Tracks of another lorry were found on the beach. On the next day i.e. 16-9-1983 lorry MYG 8229 was found in the garage attached to "Zubaida Manzil", Tellicherry. It was found to contain contraband goods valued at Rs. 50 lakhs. Further information was collected. Accordingly seven among the petitioners we