https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=433888 A subordinate customs authority cannot refuse release of confiscated goods merely because further proceedings have been filed or proposed, when no stay has been granted against the appellate direction. The appellate order directing redemption and release on payment of duties, penalty and redemption fine remains binding on lower authorities until stayed or set aside by a competent higher forum. Judicial discipline requires immediate compliance with such directions. The refusal to release the goods was therefore unsustainable, and release was directed upon verification of payment of the redemption fine. en-us Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:25:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=433888 A subordinate customs authority cannot refuse release of confiscated goods merely because further proceedings have been filed or proposed, when no stay has been granted against the appellate direction. The appellate order directing redemption and release on payment of duties, penalty and redemption fine remains binding on lower authorities until stayed or set aside by a competent higher forum. Judicial discipline requires immediate compliance with such directions. The refusal to release the goods was therefore unsustainable, and release was directed upon verification of payment of the redemption fine. Case-Laws Customs Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=433888