Supreme Court of India · 1968-03-08
TUKARAM G.GAOKAR vs R. N. SHUKLA & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1967/64
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- TUKARAM G.GAOKAR
- Respondent
- R. N. SHUKLA & ORS.
- Author
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (),BACHAWAT, R.S.,VAIDYIALINGAM, C.A.,HEGDE, K.S.,GROVER, A.N.
- Bench
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (CJ),BACHAWAT, R.S.,VAIDYIALINGAM, C.A.,HEGDE, K.S.,GROVER, A.N.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the issuance of a show-cause notice under Sections 111 and 112 of the Sea Customs Act, 1962, does not constitute contempt of court nor violate Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India. The Court clarified that identical issues arise in penalty proceedings under Section 112 and criminal trials under Section 135, and that customs officers act within their statutory duties. The Court upheld the authority of customs officers to issue notices and adjudicate penalties without obstructing justice in criminal proceedings.