Confiscated Gold Explained Poorly, Confiscation Upheld on Failure to Prove Lawful Source

Failure to satisfactorily explain the source of confiscated gold justified continuation of the confiscation order. The appellant did not provide an adequate explanation for possession of the gold, and the Court accepted the High Court's view that there was no basis to interfere. The confiscation was therefore sustained on the facts, with the issue resolved against the appellant and in favour of the respondent.

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Issues: Whether the appellant had satisfactorily explained the source of the confiscated gold so as to avoid confiscation.

Analysis: The appellant failed to explain the source of the gold confiscated from him. The Court agreed with the High Court's view and found no basis to interfere with the confiscation order.

Conclusion: The issue was decided against the appellant and in favour of the respondent.

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