https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=410551 Delay in passing a preventive detention order did not snap the live link where the alleged smuggling activity required detailed investigation into a complex racket. Non-supply of WhatsApp chats, prior-activity materials and CCTV footage did not violate the right to effective representation because only relied-on or necessary documents had to be furnished. Statements recorded under customs law were treated as valid evidentiary material, and the detention was not invalid merely because the detenu was in custody, since the authority had noted custody and a real likelihood of release on bail. The Advisory Board proceedings were also upheld, as legal representation had been afforded and the Board was held competent under the governing statute and Constitution. en-us Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:35:42 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=410551 Delay in passing a preventive detention order did not snap the live link where the alleged smuggling activity required detailed investigation into a complex racket. Non-supply of WhatsApp chats, prior-activity materials and CCTV footage did not violate the right to effective representation because only relied-on or necessary documents had to be furnished. Statements recorded under customs law were treated as valid evidentiary material, and the detention was not invalid merely because the detenu was in custody, since the authority had noted custody and a real likelihood of release on bail. The Advisory Board proceedings were also upheld, as legal representation had been afforded and the Board was held competent under the governing statute and Constitution. Case-Laws Customs Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=410551