Clandestine manufacture and removal of goods - Retraction of ...

Appellant's Confession Stands: Retraction Deemed Inconsequential Without Duress Inquiry in Clandestine Goods Case.

November 5, 2015

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Clandestine manufacture and removal of goods - Retraction of confession statements - appellant did not want any enquiry on the duress, etc. - during second statement, the appellant did not speak of any retraction and also confirmed the contents of first statement - these retractions are of no consequence. - AT

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Clandestine manufacture and removal of goods - Retraction of ...

Appellant's Confession Stands: Retraction Deemed Inconsequential Without Duress Inquiry in Clandestine Goods Case.

November 5, 2015

Case Laws Central Excise AT

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