https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=409855 The High Court set aside the communication rejecting the petitioner's request for provisional release of seized black pepper consignments under the Customs Act. Emphasizing the agricultural nature of the commodity and the lack of incriminating material, the Court directed the release of goods subject to specified conditions to prevent spoilage. It highlighted the importance of a cautious approach, balancing the interests of both parties and allowing ongoing investigations. The judgment granted relief to the petitioner, ensuring compliance with terms for release and leaving the issue of demurrage charges open for further consideration. en-us Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:25:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=409855 The High Court set aside the communication rejecting the petitioner's request for provisional release of seized black pepper consignments under the Customs Act. Emphasizing the agricultural nature of the commodity and the lack of incriminating material, the Court directed the release of goods subject to specified conditions to prevent spoilage. It highlighted the importance of a cautious approach, balancing the interests of both parties and allowing ongoing investigations. The judgment granted relief to the petitioner, ensuring compliance with terms for release and leaving the issue of demurrage charges open for further consideration. Case-Laws Customs Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=409855