1988 (11) TMI 115 - HC - Customs

Gold - Confiscation of gold coins bearing foreign mark and primary gold - Extraordinary jurisdiction

Summary

The High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the confiscation of gold coins and primary gold by customs authorities under the Customs Act and Gold (Control) Act. The court found the evidence supporting the confiscation to be valid and not subject to interference under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The petitioner was advised to approach the revisional authority if they wished to challenge the confiscation of primary gold.