https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43419 The Court set aside the detention order under the COFEPOSA Act, finding it lacked jurisdiction as the petitioner's business activities were legal and crucial for foreign exchange earnings. Emphasizing the Act's aim to prevent smuggling, the Court deemed the detention illegal due to potential foreign exchange loss. Considering the petitioner's age and contributions, the Court concluded the detention could not stand, allowing the application, issuing appropriate writs, and permitting adjudication proceedings with a fair hearing opportunity. No costs were awarded, and parties were directed to comply with the judgment. en-us Wed, 21 Jun 1989 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:53:27 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43419 The Court set aside the detention order under the COFEPOSA Act, finding it lacked jurisdiction as the petitioner's business activities were legal and crucial for foreign exchange earnings. Emphasizing the Act's aim to prevent smuggling, the Court deemed the detention illegal due to potential foreign exchange loss. Considering the petitioner's age and contributions, the Court concluded the detention could not stand, allowing the application, issuing appropriate writs, and permitting adjudication proceedings with a fair hearing opportunity. No costs were awarded, and parties were directed to comply with the judgment. Case-Laws Customs Wed, 21 Jun 1989 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43419