RATILAL BHANJI MITHANI vs ASSTT. COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, BOMBAY & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court possesses inherent powers to cancel bail granted to an accused under Section 120B IPC, Section 167(81) of the Sea Customs Act, and Section 5 of the Imports and Exports Control Act, 1947. The Court ruled that such powers are not violative of Article 21 of the Constitution, as they are sanctioned by existing laws including Article 225 and Section 223 of the Government of India Act, 1935. The Court ultimately directed the appellant to be released on bail on June 26, 1967, due to delays in witness examination.