The appellants were found involved in smuggling one cut piece of ...

Smugglers caught with gold in shoe, aided by accomplice - penalties reduced considering circumstances.

December 3, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

The appellants were found involved in smuggling one cut piece of foreign origin gold weighing 645.500 grams. A concealed the gold in his shoe to deliver it outside the airport premises, while B abetted the offense. Both were held liable for penalties u/ss 112(a) and 112(b) of the Customs Act, 1962. Considering their lack of prior antecedents and not being owners or beneficiaries, the Appellate Tribunal reduced the penalties imposed on them from Rs. 5,00,000/- each to Rs. 1,00,000/- each. The appeals were disposed of accordingly.

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The appellants were found involved in smuggling one cut piece of ...

Smugglers caught with gold in shoe, aided by accomplice - penalties reduced considering circumstances.

December 3, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

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