<h1>Supreme Court Affirms Arrest Powers in Amended Customs and GST Laws, Upholds Article 21 Rights for Anticipatory Bail.</h1> The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the power of arrest under amended customs and GST laws. A bench, including the Chief Justice, ruled that anticipatory bail could be granted in appropriate cases, affirming the right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court rejected challenges to the amendments in the Customs and GST Acts, confirming the legislature's competence to criminalize tax violations and make arrests. It clarified that the amendments aligned with legal standards and provided safeguards against arbitrary arrests. The bench also recognized the legislative power under Article 246A to enact provisions against tax evasion.