Retraction of statement - Retraction was an afterthought. Had ...

Carrier's Statement Retraction Deemed Afterthought; Coercion Allegations u/s 108 Require Magistrate Complaint.

February 19, 2014

Case Laws Customs HC

Retraction of statement - Retraction was an afterthought. Had the Carrier given the statement under Section 108 of the Act under coercion he would have made complaint before the Chief Judicial Magistrate. - HC

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Retraction of statement - Retraction was an afterthought. Had ...

Carrier's Statement Retraction Deemed Afterthought; Coercion Allegations u/s 108 Require Magistrate Complaint.

February 19, 2014

Case Laws Customs HC

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