‘Writ Not Maintainable in Face of Disputed Ownership’ Held in Customs Gold Confiscation Case: Delhi High Court
In a significant matter involving the Customs Act, 1962, the Delhi High Court recently heard a petition filed by Ms. Roovi seeking the release of gold jewellery detained by the Respondent, the Commissioner of Customs. The Court addressed issues regarding baggage import rules, issuance of notices, and the legality of an already-passed confiscation order. Background Of The Case The case originates from a detention made on 18 February 2024, when…