https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=361771 The High Court of Calcutta set aside the order of the Commissioner of Customs due to the denial of cross-examination of witnesses, which was found to breach principles of natural justice. The court emphasized the importance of cross-examination as a fundamental aspect of natural justice during adjudication proceedings under the Customs Act. The authorities were directed to proceed afresh from the adjudication stage, ensuring the petitioner's right to cross-examine any witnesses presented by the prosecution in accordance with the law. The writ petition was disposed of with no order as to costs, underscoring the significance of upholding principles of natural justice in such proceedings. en-us Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:35:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=361771 The High Court of Calcutta set aside the order of the Commissioner of Customs due to the denial of cross-examination of witnesses, which was found to breach principles of natural justice. The court emphasized the importance of cross-examination as a fundamental aspect of natural justice during adjudication proceedings under the Customs Act. The authorities were directed to proceed afresh from the adjudication stage, ensuring the petitioner's right to cross-examine any witnesses presented by the prosecution in accordance with the law. The writ petition was disposed of with no order as to costs, underscoring the significance of upholding principles of natural justice in such proceedings. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=361771