Delhi HC Upholds Customs Act Conviction, Reduces Sentence to Time Served

The Delhi HC upheld the appellant's guilt under Sections 132 and 135(1)(a) of the Customs Act, sentencing them to six months R.I. with a Rs. 5,000 fine and one year R.I. with a Rs. 5,000 fine concurrently. Considering the appellant's trial ordeal, fine payment, goods confiscation, and two months' incarceration, the court reduced the sentence to time served. The case concluded, and the petitioner in custody was to be released promptly if not needed in another case.

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The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's guilt under Sections 132 and 135(1)(a) of the Customs Act. The appellant was sentenced to six months R.I. with a fine of Rs. 5,000 and one year R.I. with a fine of Rs. 5,000, to run concurrently. The court considered the appellant's 12 years of trial agony, fine payment, goods confiscation, and two months of incarceration, reducing the sentence to time served. The case was disposed of, and the petitioner in custody was ordered to be released immediately if not required in any other case.

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