Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal as Infructuous in Stainless Steel Importation Case

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal as infructuous, finding no justification for the relief granted by the High Court to the respondent in a case involving the importation of stainless steel sheets declared as scrap. Despite some goods being released, part remained confiscated due to stay orders, with a redemption fine and duty imposed and paid. The Court deemed the appeal unnecessary given the situation's current status.

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal as infructuous. The respondent imported stainless steel sheets declared as scrap, leading to confiscation. High Court directed customs to consider mutilation and release under Customs Act. Some goods were released, but part remained due to stay orders. A redemption fine and duty were imposed and paid. The Court found no justification for High Court's relief to the respondent. The appeal was considered unnecessary as the matter had become infructuous.

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