2021 (3) TMI 1256 - HC - Indian Laws

Validity of summons issued - petitioner says that the summons have been issued to the petitioners which are not only vague but also seek self-incriminating material from them - HELD THAT - Mr. Bhatia inter alia stresses the point that in the summons bank statements have been called for without specifying the relevant period for which the same need to be furnished. Besides this the petitioners have been called to tender voluntary statement . For the moment the concerned officer will defer the enforcement of the direction issued requiring appearance of the petitioners before him to a date beyond the next date fixed before this Court - List the matter on 12.04.2021.

Summary

The High Court of Delhi allowed CM Appl. 12009/2021 subject to all just exceptions. In W.P.(C) 3968/2021, Mr. Ruchir Bhatia argued that the summons issued to the petitioners were vague and sought self-incriminating material. The court deferred the enforcement of the direction requiring the appearance of the petitioners to a date beyond the next court date, listing the matter on 12.04.2021.