https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=80580 Sovereign immunity from customs and other Indian laws was unavailable because the Nataraja idol and pedestal were not proved to belong to the Chogyal. Contradictory statements, repudiated supporting evidence, denials by relevant persons, and the absence of a continuing ownership claim negated the asserted ownership. Natural justice was not breached where relied-upon materials were supplied, hearing opportunities were granted, and no cross-examination was sought. An incorrect reference to the repealed Antiquities (Export Control) Act, 1947 did not invalidate proceedings because export remained prohibited under the later law, the allegation was understood, and no prejudice arose. Confiscation and penalty were therefore sustained. en-us Wed, 06 Dec 1989 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:14:46 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=80580 Sovereign immunity from customs and other Indian laws was unavailable because the Nataraja idol and pedestal were not proved to belong to the Chogyal. Contradictory statements, repudiated supporting evidence, denials by relevant persons, and the absence of a continuing ownership claim negated the asserted ownership. Natural justice was not breached where relied-upon materials were supplied, hearing opportunities were granted, and no cross-examination was sought. An incorrect reference to the repealed Antiquities (Export Control) Act, 1947 did not invalidate proceedings because export remained prohibited under the later law, the allegation was understood, and no prejudice arose. Confiscation and penalty were therefore sustained. Case-Laws Customs Wed, 06 Dec 1989 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=80580