https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=446808 The AP HC dismissed a writ petition challenging gold bullion seizure in a smuggling case. Petitioners alleged procedural violations under Section 108 of Customs Act 1962, retraction of statements, and natural justice violations. The court found prima facie suspicion against petitioners' version and noted the investigation was incomplete. The court refused to order release of seized gold, stating determination of coercion allegations and case merits should await completion of investigation and trial. The petition was dismissed without merits, with directions for authorities to complete investigation without influence from court's observations. en-us Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:02:46 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=446808 The AP HC dismissed a writ petition challenging gold bullion seizure in a smuggling case. Petitioners alleged procedural violations under Section 108 of Customs Act 1962, retraction of statements, and natural justice violations. The court found prima facie suspicion against petitioners' version and noted the investigation was incomplete. The court refused to order release of seized gold, stating determination of coercion allegations and case merits should await completion of investigation and trial. The petition was dismissed without merits, with directions for authorities to complete investigation without influence from court's observations. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=446808