https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=286538 The High Court overturned the discharge of accused Customs Officers facing trial for serious Customs Act violations related to smuggling prohibited goods. The Court clarified that protection under Section 155 does not extend to acts done with dishonest intent, emphasizing accountability and adherence to legal procedures. The Court set aside the discharge order, directing the Trial Court to expedite the trial, highlighting the importance of proper legal consideration in prosecuting individuals, particularly Government servants, for statutory violations. en-us Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:22:59 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=286538 The High Court overturned the discharge of accused Customs Officers facing trial for serious Customs Act violations related to smuggling prohibited goods. The Court clarified that protection under Section 155 does not extend to acts done with dishonest intent, emphasizing accountability and adherence to legal procedures. The Court set aside the discharge order, directing the Trial Court to expedite the trial, highlighting the importance of proper legal consideration in prosecuting individuals, particularly Government servants, for statutory violations. Case-Laws Customs Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=286538