2002 (2) TMI 1190 - AT - Customs

Summary

The Commissioner of Customs confiscated US $69,000 from the appellant for smuggling, with an option to redeem on payment of Rs. 3 lakhs fine. A penalty of Rs. 1 lakh was imposed. The appellant's plea for reduction was partially granted, with the fine reduced to Rs. 1.5 lakhs and penalty to Rs. 50,000 due to past convictions and health issues. The appeal was partly allowed.