2025 (4) TMI 714 - SCH - Customs

Smuggling - two kilograms of gold with Swiss markings - Contraband item - number of material facts as well as the judgments cited were overlooked while arriving at conclusions - reliability of statements - burden to prove - it was held by High Court that the orders of the Appellate Authorities are set aside - HELD THAT - This Special Leave Petition is disposed off reserving liberty to the petitioner herein to take steps/seek remedies in accordance with law. Application disposed off.

Summary

The Supreme Court, presided by Hon'ble Justice B. V. Nagarathna and Hon'ble Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, addressed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the petitioner represented by Ms. Sakshi Kakkar and others. The Court noted that no notice had been issued to the respondent since the SLP was pending following a recall of an earlier order dated 09.07.2024. The Court disposed of the SLP, granting the petitioner "liberty to take steps/seek remedies in accordance with law." The order also allows the petitioner to approach the Court again if an adverse order is made against them, emphasizing that the merits of the SLP were not considered. Any pending applications related to this case were also disposed of.