2023 (9) TMI 246 - SCH - Customs

Seeking release of imported consignment - payment of demurrage detention and any other charges - High Court held that it cannot be said on the basis of the record available in the present proceedings that the respondents were solely responsible for the delay caused. Therefore, no orders can be passed directing the concerned respondent to pay the demurrage charges, as prayed. HELD THAT - There are no reason to interfere with the judgment and order impugned in this petition - SLP dismissed.

Summary

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition as it found no reason to interfere with the impugned judgment and order. Pending applications were disposed of. Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan presided over the case.