Gold Smuggling | Karnataka HC Seeks Centre's Stand In Plea To Declare Actress Ranya Rao's Detention Under COFEPOSA As Illegal

Karnataka High Court Reviews COFEPOSA Detention of Actress in Gold Smuggling Case: The Karnataka High Court commenced hearing a plea filed by Kannada film actress Ranya Rao challenging her detention under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities (COFEPOSA) Act in connection with a gold smuggling case. The court's scrutiny focused on examining potential procedural lapses or irregularities in the issuance of the preventive detention order. While considering the actress's plea, the court also acknowledged the critical aspects of national security that are inherently linked to cross-border smuggling operations.