The HC held that the respondent-authorities breached the interim ...

Customs Officials Sold Confiscated Gold Despite Court Order, Ordered to Pay Market Price if Petitioner Wins Appeal.

December 28, 2024

Case Laws Customs HC

The HC held that the respondent-authorities breached the interim order by disposing of the 3 gold bars confiscated from the petitioner in November 2022. Instead of demanding an explanation, the HC directed the respondent-authorities to pay the prevailing market price of the goods sold in violation of the order if the petitioner succeeds in appeal or revision. The petition was disposed of.

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The HC held that the respondent-authorities breached the interim ...

Customs Officials Sold Confiscated Gold Despite Court Order, Ordered to Pay Market Price if Petitioner Wins Appeal.

December 28, 2024

Case Laws Customs HC

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