Seeking release of seized gold - smuggling - Since, the transit ...

Court Upholds Gold Confiscation as Inconsistent Records Suggest Smuggling and Attempt to Mislead Authorities.

September 5, 2023

Case Laws Customs AT

Seeking release of seized gold - smuggling - Since, the transit challan records did not match with the recovered purchase invoices it is clear that the transit challan too were fabricated, and presented subsequently, like various other documents and submitted as an afterthought perhaps to even mislead the judiciary; besides being a failed attempt to justify transportation of the smuggled goods. - order of confiscation sustained - AT

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Seeking release of seized gold - smuggling - Since, the transit ...

Court Upholds Gold Confiscation as Inconsistent Records Suggest Smuggling and Attempt to Mislead Authorities.

September 5, 2023

Case Laws Customs AT

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