A woman cannot claim exemption from personal appearance in FEMA inquiries: Delhi HC

Smt. Poonam Gahllot Vs Directorate of Enforcement (Delhi High Court) The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking directions that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not insist on her personal appearance in response to summons issued under Section 37 of FEMA read with Section 131 of the Income Tax Act, and that she be permitted to appear through counsel. The petitioner, a 53-year-old Canadian citizen residing in New Delhi, narrated that her family premises were searched by officials claiming to be from the Income Tax Department ...