Absolute Confiscation - penalty - town seizure - Smuggling - ...

Tribunal Overturns Gold Confiscation; Smuggling Allegations Dismissed Due to Lack of Credible Evidence and Cross-Examination.

March 19, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

Absolute Confiscation - penalty - town seizure - Smuggling - illicit transport of Gold - burden to prove - The CESTAT found the statements recorded from the employees at the time of interception and the third party's statement under Section 108 of the Customs Act to lack credibility and voluntary nature. It noted the failure to cross-examine Mr. BSB made his statement inadmissible. - The Tribunal concluded that the appellant presented cogent evidence of the gold's legitimate source through business records and testimonies, which were supported by the refinery's confirmation of melting and refining the gold. - The Tribunal allowed the appeals, setting aside the impugned orders.

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Absolute Confiscation - penalty - town seizure - Smuggling - ...

Tribunal Overturns Gold Confiscation; Smuggling Allegations Dismissed Due to Lack of Credible Evidence and Cross-Examination.

March 19, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

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