Absolute Confiscation of gold recovered during the course of ...

Tribunal Rules Insufficient Evidence for Gold Smuggling; Overturns Seizure and Penalties, Grants Relief to Appellants.

April 18, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

Absolute Confiscation of gold recovered during the course of search - imposition of penalties - The tribunal concluded that the customs authorities failed to establish a reasonable belief that the gold was smuggled, as required by law. It determined that the initial seizure and the punitive measures were not supported by the necessary legal standards or evidence. Therefore, the tribunal set aside the order for confiscation and penalties, allowing the appeals and granting relief to the appellants.

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Absolute Confiscation of gold recovered during the course of ...

Tribunal Rules Insufficient Evidence for Gold Smuggling; Overturns Seizure and Penalties, Grants Relief to Appellants.

April 18, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

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