HC ruled in favor of petitioner, ordering release of seized gold ...

Customs Cannot Seize Jewelry Worn by International Passengers Unless Concealed; Section 79 Limits Baggage Rules Authority

February 10, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

HC ruled in favor of petitioner, ordering release of seized gold jewelry within 7 days. The court determined that Baggage Rules 2016 provision regarding items "carried on the person" was ultra vires to Section 79 of Customs Act 1962, as the Act only authorizes rules for articles in baggage, not worn items. The confiscation order was invalidated due to procedural defects: no show cause notice was issued, inadequate hearing opportunities were provided to the Sri Lankan petitioner, and the seizure was based on contradictory evidence regarding how the jewelry was carried. The court emphasized that jewelry worn by passengers falls outside Baggage Rules 2016 scope unless specifically concealed, requiring Section 101 Customs Act proceedings.

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HC ruled in favor of petitioner, ordering release of seized gold ...

Customs Cannot Seize Jewelry Worn by International Passengers Unless Concealed; Section 79 Limits Baggage Rules Authority

February 10, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

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