The appellants failed to discharge the burden of proving that ...

CESTAT Upholds Confiscation of Seized Gold; Appellants Fail to Prove Non-Smuggling, Appeals Dismissed Due to Inconsistent Arguments.

January 14, 2025

Case Laws Customs AT

The appellants failed to discharge the burden of proving that the seized gold was not smuggled. Their submissions were contradictory and unrelated to the seized gold. The CESTAT upheld the confiscation and penalties imposed, finding no procedural violations warranting interference with the original orders. The appeals were dismissed.

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The appellants failed to discharge the burden of proving that ...

CESTAT Upholds Confiscation of Seized Gold; Appellants Fail to Prove Non-Smuggling, Appeals Dismissed Due to Inconsistent Arguments.

January 14, 2025

Case Laws Customs AT

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