https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=73482 Absolute confiscation of foreign-origin pistols and revolvers imported as a gift was upheld because the prevailing import policy imposed a total ban and no valid licence or customs clearance permit existed. Although Section 125 of the Customs Act allows discretion to permit redemption of confiscated prohibited goods on payment of fine, that discretion must be exercised judicially and in light of the policy regime. On these facts, redemption was not warranted, and confiscation remained legally sustainable. en-us Sat, 19 Dec 1987 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:01:11 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=73482 Absolute confiscation of foreign-origin pistols and revolvers imported as a gift was upheld because the prevailing import policy imposed a total ban and no valid licence or customs clearance permit existed. Although Section 125 of the Customs Act allows discretion to permit redemption of confiscated prohibited goods on payment of fine, that discretion must be exercised judicially and in light of the policy regime. On these facts, redemption was not warranted, and confiscation remained legally sustainable. Case-Laws Customs Sat, 19 Dec 1987 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=73482