Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
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Customs Act Grants Unfettered Investigative Powers Where Infraction Is Suspected: Patna High Court
Excise, VAT & Custom
In a significant customs law interpretation, the Patna High Court has affirmed the expansive investigative powers granted under Section 106 of the Customs Act. The judgment clarifies that customs officers enjoy wide discretion to examine persons and documents when smuggling is suspected, reinforcing India's border security framework while establishing safeguards against potential overreach through judicial oversight mechanisms.
