Seeking release/return the detained Gold Bangles - Baggage Rules ...

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August 8, 2022

Seeking release/return the detained Gold Bangles - Baggage Rules (no concealment in the body or luggage) - Section 125 of the Customs Act, 1962, gives rights to the owner or from whom the goods have been seized to redeem such goods on payment of fine. Further, this Court consistently held that goods can be handed over on executing 50% of the Bank guarantee on the duty amount. In view of the same, this Court directs the petitioner to execute 50% of the Bank guarantee in lieu of customs duty and on execution of the Bank guarantee, the respondents are directed to hand over the gold bangles to the petitioner - HC

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