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Conviction of sentence - fist time offender - the reliance ...


Magistrate Sentences First-Time Offender Below Customs Act Minimum; Possible Legal Contravention Warrants Review.

December 19, 2019

Case Laws     Customs     HC

Conviction of sentence - fist time offender - the reliance placed by the Magistrate for passing special sentence less than statutory minimum punishment per se appears to be in violation of the provisions of the Customs Act and therefore, the same is liable to be interfered with.

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