HC held that detention of personal gold jewellery was illegal ...

Gold Jewellery Seizure Invalidated: Procedural Flaws Breach Natural Justice, Order Quashed for Lack of Due Process

April 16, 2025

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HC held that detention of personal gold jewellery was illegal due to procedural irregularities. No Show Cause Notice was issued and no personal hearing was granted, violating principles of natural justice. The Court found the Order-in-Original unsustainable, citing previous judicial precedents that personal jewellery should not be confiscated when procedural requirements are not met. Connected family petitions were similarly directed for release of seized articles. The detention order was quashed, and the petition was disposed of in favor of the petitioner.

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HC held that detention of personal gold jewellery was illegal ...

Gold Jewellery Seizure Invalidated: Procedural Flaws Breach Natural Justice, Order Quashed for Lack of Due Process

April 16, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

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