Levy of penalty u/s 114(i) of the Customs Act - abetment in ...

Case Laws Customs

January 16, 2024

Levy of penalty u/s 114(i) of the Customs Act - abetment in smuggling - It is settled law that for imposition of penalty, it is necessary to establish a positive role on the part of the concerned person or the establishment of mens rea on part of such a person is a must. Vague allegations and negligence, if any, howsoever grave cannot be assumed to mean abetment so as to invoke penal action. For any penal action to be enforced, the establishment of an active role on the part of the accused is imperative. - AT

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Levy of penalty u/s 114(i) of the Customs Act - abetment in ...

Case Laws Customs

January 16, 2024

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