SC Upholds HC's Decision to Quash Seizure Memo; Goods Released, Investigations Under Customs Act 1962 Can Proceed The SC, presided by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and J.K. Maheshwari, upheld the HC's decision to quash the seizure memo, as the goods had already been ...
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SC Upholds HC's Decision to Quash Seizure Memo; Goods Released, Investigations Under Customs Act 1962 Can Proceed
The SC, presided by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and J.K. Maheshwari, upheld the HC's decision to quash the seizure memo, as the goods had already been released. The Court clarified that this decision does not restrict the appellants from pursuing investigations or taking lawful actions under the Customs Act, 1962. The appeals were disposed of, and all pending applications were resolved.
The Supreme Court, with Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.K. Maheshwari presiding, granted leave in the case. After considering arguments from both parties and noting that the goods in question have already been released, the Court declined to overturn the High Court's decision to quash the seizure memo. However, it clarified that this does not prevent the appellants from conducting investigations and taking lawful actions under the Customs Act, 1962. Consequently, the appeals were disposed of, and any pending applications were also resolved.
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