‘Don’t Detain International Travellers in Haste’; Supreme Court Cites Rolex Watch Seizure at Airport, Quashes Case Against NRI

The Supreme Court of India delivered a stern message to airport and enforcement authorities cautioning against the hasty detention and arrest of international travellers. The Court emphasized that such actions should only be taken after obtaining appropriate legal opinion and adopting a pragmatic approach. It warned that ill-considered arrests at airports could tarnish India's international reputation and violate human rights guarantees. Background of the Rocky Abraham Case The case involved…