https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=78928 A Madras HC decision on FEMA summons proceedings states that a person examined during preliminary investigation has no right, as of course, to be accompanied by an advocate during recording of a statement. The Court treated the enquiry under section 37 as investigative rather than adjudicatory, and held that legal assistance may arise later if adjudication proceedings begin. It also found no enforceable right under the Oaths Act to insist on oath administration at that stage, and no right under the Advocates Act to demand counsel's presence during investigation. en-us Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:00:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=78928 A Madras HC decision on FEMA summons proceedings states that a person examined during preliminary investigation has no right, as of course, to be accompanied by an advocate during recording of a statement. The Court treated the enquiry under section 37 as investigative rather than adjudicatory, and held that legal assistance may arise later if adjudication proceedings begin. It also found no enforceable right under the Oaths Act to insist on oath administration at that stage, and no right under the Advocates Act to demand counsel's presence during investigation. Case-Laws FEMA Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=78928