Kerala HC Grants Release of Seized Goods with Time Limit on Proceedings

The Kerala HC granted provisional release of seized imported goods by customs authorities with conditions challenged by the petitioner. The court ordered completion of proceedings within 3 weeks from the judgment date, disposing of the writ petition.

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The Kerala High Court heard a case involving the seizure of imported goods by customs authorities. A show cause notice was issued under Section 124 of the Customs Act. The petitioner requested provisional release of the goods, which was granted with conditions. The petitioner challenged the conditions as onerous, citing a Supreme Court case. The court ordered the customs authorities to complete the proceedings within 3 weeks from the date of the judgment. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.

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