VINOD SOLANKI vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the implications of a retracted confession under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973, specifically Sections 8(3) and 9(1)(a). The Court held that a confession made under duress and subsequently retracted cannot be the sole basis for imposing penalties, emphasizing the necessity of voluntary statements for legal validity. The appeal was allowed, and the proceedings initiated against the appellant were quashed due to the reliance on an involuntary confession.