2022 (4) TMI 1517 - 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 - Respondent 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. The Writ Petition is disposed of.

Summary

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