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2018 (12) TMI 1721 - HC - CustomsInterrogation by the officers of DRI - HELD THAT - The matter is still pending before the Apex Court. Till next date, no coercive action shall be taken against the petitioner in respect of the File - the advocate of the petitioner are directed to accompany the petitioner at visible but not audible distance during their interrogation by the officers of DRI in accordance with the general direction. Writ Petition is adjourned to 10th January, 2019.
Issues:
1. Coercive action against petitioners in a specific file. 2. Permission for advocate to accompany petitioners during interrogation. 3. Videograph recording of statements and examination of petitioners and goods. Analysis: 1. The High Court addressed the issue of coercive action against the petitioners in a specific file, referencing orders dated 6/12/2018 and 10/12/2018 in WP No. 5455 of 2018, which is still pending before the Apex Court. The court ordered that no coercive action shall be taken against the petitioners till the next date concerning File No. DR I/MZU/C/INT202/ 2018. 2. Regarding the permission for the advocate to accompany the petitioners during interrogation, the court allowed the advocate to be present at a visible but not audible distance during the interrogation by the officers of DRI. This permission was granted in accordance with a general direction given by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of Vijay Sajnani Versus Union of India. 3. The High Court also addressed the issue of videograph recording of statements and examination of petitioners and goods. Referring to a statement recorded by the Hon'ble Apex Court in its order dated 7th December, 2010, the court directed that the Department shall videograph the recording of the statement and examination of the petitioners and goods. The costs for the videography were to be borne by the petitioners, and it was emphasized that the accused would not be entitled to a copy unless ordered by the Court. The Writ Petition was adjourned to 10th January, 2019 for further proceedings.
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