Scope of the investigation - involvement of high-ranking ...

High-ranking political officials under investigation by Customs and Enforcement Directorate; equal application of law emphasized.

April 21, 2023

Case Laws Customs HC

Scope of the investigation - involvement of high-ranking political functionaries of the State - The Customs as well as the Enforcement Directorate, have conducted or are conducting proper investigations. There are also no reasons to assume that if the involvement of any person is revealed in the investigation, they will not be proceeded against. For, the dictum “Be you ever so high, the law is above you” applies with equal vigour to all, irrespective of status or position. - HC

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Scope of the investigation - involvement of high-ranking ...

High-ranking political officials under investigation by Customs and Enforcement Directorate; equal application of law emphasized.

April 21, 2023

Case Laws Customs HC

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