1989 (11) TMI 58 - HC - Central Excise

Summary

The appeal was against the order of a learned Judge in W.P. No. 808 of 1979, decided on 6.7.1982. The writ petition was allowed based on the acquittal of the respondent in a criminal case, but the appeal was allowed citing that acquittal in criminal court does not prevent departmental proceedings under Section 112(b) of the Customs Act. The appeal was successful, with no costs ordered.