Confession statement recorded by the Customs Officers under ...

Confession to Customs Officers u/s 108 is admissible without Section 164 compliance; no cross-examination allowed.

August 6, 2011

Case Laws Customs HC

Confession statement recorded by the Customs Officers under Section 108, without complying with Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, is admissible in evidence, the appellant cannot be allowed to claim for the cross-examination of witnesses.... - HC

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Confession statement recorded by the Customs Officers under ...

Confession to Customs Officers u/s 108 is admissible without Section 164 compliance; no cross-examination allowed.

August 6, 2011

Case Laws Customs HC

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