Why in news The Supreme Court ruled that Customs and GST officers cannot arrest individuals arbitrarily . These officers must meet a ...
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The Supreme Court ruled that Customs and GST officers cannot arrest individuals arbitrarily.
These officers must meet a "higher threshold" to arrest, meaning they need a "reason to believe" the person committed the offence.
Unlike police officers, who can arrest based on suspicion, Customs and GST officers must have sufficient cause.
The court emphasized that arrest without a warrant is an "extreme power" and should be used cautiously.
The ruling was partly influenced by concerns about arbitrary arrests, particularly under the GST Acts.
The court also criticized the practice of forcing individuals to pay taxes to avoid arrest.
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