2022 (4) TMI 1516 - HC - Customs

Provisional release of the goods - Seeking permission of presence of Advocate during investigation - Respondent submits that now CC Camera are applicable - HELD THAT - Following orders are passed - (i) The Respondent shall decide the application of the Petitioner for provisional release of goods i.e. at Ex. G on its own merits and in accordance with law, preferably within two weeks. (ii) The Petitioner is also permitted the presence of Advocate at visible but not at audible distance and also recording for the statement under the videography at the expense of the Petitioner. Writ Petition disposed of.

Summary

The Bombay High Court ordered that the Respondent must decide on the Petitioner's application for provisional release of goods within two weeks. The Petitioner is allowed the presence of an Advocate during investigation and to be video-graphed at their expense. The Writ Petition was disposed of with no costs.