The Karnataka High Court restrained media from making defamatory statements against IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, the stepfather of actress Ranya Rao. The interim order was issued following his plea amid an ongoing investigation into Ranya Rao’s alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case. The court emphasized the need to prevent character assassination without legal basis.
Today, On 7th March, Actress Ranya Rao remanded to three-day custody by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in connection with a gold smuggling case. The investigation revolves around an alleged smuggling network operating in Bengaluru. Authorities are probing her role in facilitating illegal gold imports. The case has drawn significant attention due to its high-profile nature.
The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on the customs department’s review plea regarding a 2021 ruling that denied DRI officers the authority to recover duties on cleared goods. The case involved arguments on whether DRI officials qualify as customs officers, with the opposing side asserting that the original judgment contained errors.
Yesterday, On 10th September, The Chief Justice of India has initiated hearings on the customs department’s review petition, challenging a prior ruling that affected customs operations. The petition aims to reverse the decision regarding the recovery of duties on imported goods. The Supreme Court began hearing the plea on May 19, 2022, and the case involves legal complexities and multiple legal entities.