Customs To Release 'Name Engraved' Gold Jewellery Of Indian Tourist: Delhi High Court

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the Customs Department to release the gold kada of an Indian tourist that was seized upon his return from the Republic of Mali. The petitioner had argued that the jewelry was a personal effect, as it bore an engraving of his first name, and should therefore be exempt from customs duty. The division bench, consisting of Justices Prathiba M. Singh…