Power to Arrest under Tax and Economic Offences Laws

A person cannot be arrested solely because a statute permits arrest. Arrest is an extreme step and should be undertaken only when custodial interrogation becomes necessary. However, a series of recent arrests by investigating agencies such as the GST authorities, DRI, and ED has reignited the debate over the scope of the arrest power and the manner in which the same has been used to obtain information during investigations.

In light of these developments, it has become crucial for stakeholders to clearly understand the statutory powers of arrest under tax and economic offence laws, along with the checks, limitations, and safeguards that govern their exercise.

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (LKS) is organizing a webinar on this important topic to inter alia cover:
 

• Power of arrest by investigating agencies;
   
• Circumstances & stages in investigation in which arrest can be made;
   
• Classification of offences under different laws which may entail arrest;
   
• Obligations of officers and rights of the arrestee;
   
• Powers vis-à-vis police officers;
   
• Assistance of lawyer during interrogation;
   
• Admissibility of statements recorded during arrest and right against self-incrimination; and
   
• Challenging validity of arrests and judicial review.
   

Speakers - 

L. Badri Narayanan, Executive Partner, LKS

S. Vasudevan, Executive Partner, LKS 

Rachit Jain, Executive Partner, LKS

Narendra Dave, Executive Partner LKS

Sriram Sridharan, Partner, LKS