2014 (2) TMI 727

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....al is filed by an Assistant Collector of Customs (P) questioning the adequacy of sentence of rigorous imprisonment for two months with a fine of Rs. 15,000/- imposed upon the appellant for the offence punishable under Sections 135(1)(a)(i) and 135(1)(b)(i) of the Customs Act, 1962 under Section 5 of the Import & Export (Control) Act, 1947 and under Section 85(i)(ii)(a) and 85(1)(iv)(a) of the Gold....

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....ate an Appeal being filed unless specifically provided in the Code. Section 377 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides for Appeal by the State or Union Government against sentence. Sub-section (2) provides that in case of conviction on a prosecution launched by an agency employed to make investigation under the Central Government, the Central Government may direct the learned Spl. P.P. to pref....