Customs Officers Assaulting Complainant To ‘Extract Truth’ Not Acting Beyond Official Duties: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has ruled in favor of customs officers accused of assaulting a complainant during an interrogation. The case involved allegations of grievous hurt and torture against the officers, but the Court set aside the criminal proceedings, citing the lack of sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC. Case Details: The case revolves around a complaint filed by an individual who accused customs officers…