1989 (7) TMI 122 - HC - Customs

Summary

The appellant's passport was seized by Customs for smuggling gold, and the appellant sought its release to return to work in Abudabi. The High Court upheld the seizure under Section 110(3) of the Customs Act, stating that the passport was relevant to the proceedings. The Court rejected the argument to use Section 14 of the Passports Act instead. The appeal was dismissed.