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We are not satisfied that under the Act of 1962 such powers have ...

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September 22, 2020

We are not satisfied that under the Act of 1962 such powers have been vested in the Customs officers that they must be regarded as police officers. - The Customs/DRI Officers are not the Police Officers and, therefore, are not obliged in law to register FIR against the person arrested in respect of an offence under Sections 133 to 135 of the Customs Act, 1962. - HC

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