Forensic analysis approved for seized CPU with strict protections; inspection on 11-12 Sept 2025, fees split equally

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....The HC declined to adjudicate on the petitioner's role in the underlying business and, without deciding merits, authorised forensic analysis of the seized CPU subject to strict protective conditions to prevent access to third-party client data. The CPU, seized during a raid at a firm in which the petitioner's parents are partners, shall be inspected on 11 and 12 September 2025 from 11:00 onwards in the presence of designated persons and IT experts. The Court fixed a lump-sum fee of Rs.1,00,000 per HC IT official, to be borne equally by the petitioner and the revenue authority. Matter listed for further hearing on 30 October 2025.....