2022 (4) TMI 1515 - HC - Customs

Seeking permission of presence of the Advocate at a visible but not at audible distance and that the Petitioner be permitted to videograph during the recording of the statements - Respondents submits that the videography has to be at the expense of the Petitioner and the same would be provided after the show cause notice is issued to the Petitioner. HELD THAT - The Petitioner is permitted the presence of an Advocate at a visible but not at audible distance and the videography may be done at the cost of the Petitioner and a copy of the said videogrphy shall be given after the show cause notice is issued to the Petitioner. Writ petition disposed off.

Summary

The Bombay High Court allowed the petitioner to have an advocate present at a visible but not audible distance during statements recording and permitted videography at the petitioner's expense. The petitioner will receive a copy of the videography after a show cause notice is issued. The writ petition was disposed of with no costs.