Hamid Bhat, who had been arrested for possession and sale of banned Shatoosh shawls, was granted bail by XIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore, on Tuesday.
When the case came up, the prosecution stated that the seized material had been sent for examination and granting bail at this stage was not desirable. The Magistrate granted conditional bail stating that he should appear before the Investigating Officer as and when required. Bhat was arrested by Wildlife authorities on Thursday last.