Union Of India And Ors vs C. Krishna Reddy

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Madras High Court regarding the reward for information provided to customs authorities under the Customs Act. The Court emphasized that the guidelines for reward must be adhered to, and the respondent was entitled to an additional reward of Rs. 25 lakhs beyond the Rs. 10 lakhs already received. The judgment clarified the conditions under which rewards are granted for information leading to the recovery of customs duties, reinforcing the legal obligation of the authorities to compensate informants appropriately.