DRI Can Clone Data from Seized Devices and Return Them: Delhi HC

Rakesh Kumar Gupta Vs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court addressed petitions filed by Rakesh Kumar Gupta and Vibhuti Bhushan Das, directors of M/s ECG Easy Connect Logistics Pvt. Ltd., seeking the release of their electronic devices seized by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The DRI had seized the devices during an investigation into alleged gold smuggling, where the petitioners’ company handled the freight forwarding. The petitioners argued that since the investigation concluded and show cause notices were issued, their devices shou...