Customs dept's vindictive conduct restricting exit despite acquittal is abuse of power. Court grants exit & ₹10L compensation for trauma.

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....Customs department's conduct was wrongful, vindictive, and gross abuse of power in restricting petitioner's exit without justification, despite acquittal on merit in smuggling case. Court invoked Section 482 CrPC for complete justice, as respondent's conduct was reprehensible and unbecoming. Articles 20, 21, and 22 rights extend to non-citizens. Petitioner granted exit permit within two weeks and Rs. 10,00,000 compensation for mental agony, trauma, and sufferings due to respondent's conduct. Petition allowed.....