The HC dismissed an appeal concerning seized betel nuts that ...

Customs Must Compensate Owner for Destroyed Betel Nuts Worth 88 Lakhs Seized and Deteriorated While in Official Custody

March 19, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

The HC dismissed an appeal concerning seized betel nuts that were destroyed while in Customs custody. The court determined that Customs authorities failed to discharge their burden of proving how goods valued at 88 lakhs at seizure became unfit for human consumption during the one-and-a-half years in their custody. The respondent was neither present during testing nor provided with reports to seek a second opinion. The HC established that Customs authorities are liable for deterioration of goods in their custody without satisfactory explanation, seizure-time valuation is binding absent grave error, and authorities must inform owners before destroying contested goods. Customs was directed to compensate the respondent within four weeks.

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The HC dismissed an appeal concerning seized betel nuts that ...

Customs Must Compensate Owner for Destroyed Betel Nuts Worth 88 Lakhs Seized and Deteriorated While in Official Custody

March 19, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

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