2019 (11) TMI 1569

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..... ia - HELD THAT:- Since the respondents have not availed the opportunity given by this Court and the matter is pending for more than 10 years, this Court, in the absence of availing the right of the parties, is inclined to pronounce the sentence - Since the respondents / accused were acquitted for the offence under Section 132 of Customs Act and convicted for the offence under Section 135 (1)(a)(i .....

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..... that the accused have been absconded and they may be in North India. 3. Since the respondents have not availed the opportunity given by this Court and the matter is pending for more than 10 years, this Court, in the absence of availing the right of the parties, is inclined to pronounce the sentence. 4. Since the respondents / accused were acquitted for the offence under Section 132 of Custom .....

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