High Court Confirms DRI's Authority to Issue Show Cause Notices and Summons in Ongoing Investigations; Petition Dismissed.

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....Validity of summons issued in the course of investigation - DRI is a proper officer to issue SCN or not - COFEPOSA - The power to arrest stands conferred upon the respondents to be utilised in aid of the enquiry or investigation which may be ongoing. The respondents upon forming the requisite opinion of the presence of a party being required in the course of investigation or inquiry are duly empowered by the statute to summon persons who may then be asked to participate in the inquiry that is pending. - Petition dismissed - HC....