Right to obtain copies of statements recorded u/s 108 of CA - ...

High Court supports Magistrate's decision to withhold confidential Section 108 Customs Act statements; not eligible u/r 222.

November 4, 2020

Case Laws Customs HC

Right to obtain copies of statements recorded u/s 108 of CA - The statements cannot be termed as documents produced in or in the custody of the court, copies of which are liable to be issued under Rule 222 - Hence, discretion is vested with the court to refuse copies, if the documents or proceedings are confidential or strictly judicial in nature. The learned Magistrate having refused to issue copies of the Section 108 statements finding them to be confidential, there are no reason to interfere with the impugned order. - HC

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Right to obtain copies of statements recorded u/s 108 of CA - ...

High Court supports Magistrate's decision to withhold confidential Section 108 Customs Act statements; not eligible u/r 222.

November 4, 2020

Case Laws Customs HC

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