DRI Prosecution after 17 Years Delay: Delhi Court Slams Dept with 50k Costs to be Borne by Offices

The Delhi Court criticized the Department for a 17-year delay in prosecuting a case related to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), imposing a ₹50,000 cost to be borne by the Department. The case involved a long delay in the prosecution of alleged customs violations, with the Court finding that the DRI had failed to act in a timely manner. The Court highlighted the negative impact of such delays on the rights of the accused and the legal process. As a consequence, the Court imposed a cost of ₹50,000 on the Department, ensuring that the financial burden of the delay was borne by the responsible authorities.