https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=154882 The court overturned the penalties imposed on exporters and individuals involved in a case concerning the smuggling of red sanders logs in an export consignment. The judge found that there was insufficient evidence to directly link the exporters to the smuggling operation, as their actions did not render the goods liable to confiscation. The lack of proof showing their knowledge or involvement in the substitution of goods during transportation led to the decision to set aside the penalties and allow the appeal against the confiscation order. en-us Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=154882 The court overturned the penalties imposed on exporters and individuals involved in a case concerning the smuggling of red sanders logs in an export consignment. The judge found that there was insufficient evidence to directly link the exporters to the smuggling operation, as their actions did not render the goods liable to confiscation. The lack of proof showing their knowledge or involvement in the substitution of goods during transportation led to the decision to set aside the penalties and allow the appeal against the confiscation order. Case-Laws Customs Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=154882