2012 (10) TMI 700 - SCH - Customs

Direction to conduct interrogation - allowing presence of petitioner s Advocate - Held that - Allowing the application of assessee and direct that the petitioner s counsel to be allowed to be present at the time of interrogation, made to sit at a visible distance, but beyond audibility. This order will not permit the petitioner from not appearing before the customs authorities as and when called upon & shall co-operate at all times.

Summary

The Supreme Court allowed the petitioner's plea for their advocate to be present during interrogation under Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962. The petitioner must still cooperate with customs authorities and appear when required. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.