Court Rules Physical Presence Crucial in Customs Case, Denies Exemption from Summons to Ensure Effective Investigation.

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....Appearance before the authorities - summons - to balance the competing interests of the investigating agency and the witness summoned, Sibin cannot seek exemption from appearance when the authority, for reasons that weighed with him, has felt that the witness's physical presence is essential for the progress of the investigation.....