Sanjay Dayaram Bhanushali vs Intelligence Officer Central Intelligence Unit — 166/2026

Summary: Case 166/2026 – Sanjay Dayaram Bhanushali v. Intelligence Officer The Additional Sessions Judge, Panvel granted anticipatory bail to Sanjay Dayaram Bhanushali in a customs fraud case involving alleged mis-declaration of walnut origin to wrongfully claim SAFTA benefits, resulting in duty evasion of over Rs. 11 crores. The court found that while the applicant (proprietor of M/s. Pragya International) was identified as the effective controller and primary beneficiary of the scheme, the documents were formally checked and cleared by customs authorities, creating prima facie doubt about his direct involvement and rendering custodial interrogation unnecessary since evidence is primarily digital and documentary. The applicant was released on bail with conditions including a Rs. 1,00,000 PR bond, mandatory appearance on specified dates, address restrictions, passport deposit, and prohibition against witness tampering. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.