Reason for initiating search proceedings - the authority which ...

High Court Quashes Search Proceedings Due to Lack of "Reasonable Belief" in Warrant Issuance by Authority.

April 4, 2013

Case Laws Customs HC

Reason for initiating search proceedings - the authority which had issued warrant which was ultimately executed had not applied its mind to form “reasonable belief” - proceedings quashed - HC

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Reason for initiating search proceedings - the authority which ...

High Court Quashes Search Proceedings Due to Lack of "Reasonable Belief" in Warrant Issuance by Authority.

April 4, 2013

Case Laws Customs HC

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