NDPS related queries

[Sudhir Kumar]

In respect of NDPS cases, what is the monetary limit to file case in High Court? If the amount is below the monetary limit of filing the case in High Court, any judgment of High Court whether in favours of department or against the department can be accepted by the Customs Commissioner? If yes, Chief Commissioner of Customs' concurrence in this regard is necessary. Kindly put light on raised matter. Assistance is required.

AI Summary

Monetary Limits for NDPS Appeals: 5 Lakhs (Tribunal), 10 Lakhs (High Court), 25 Lakhs (Supreme Court), as per 2011 Instruction. A discussion on NDPS-related queries addresses the monetary limits for filing cases in the High Court. The initial query questions whether judgments below the monetary limit can be accepted by the Customs Commissioner and if the Chief Commissioner's concurrence is needed. Responses clarify that the monetary limit is set by the government to manage pending appeals and can be waived if non-appeal results in recurring losses. The monetary limits for appeals are 5 lakhs, 10 lakhs, and 25 lakhs for the Tribunal, High Courts, and the Supreme Court, respectively, as per the 2011 instruction.