https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=774870 CESTAT Hyderabad upheld absolute confiscation and penalties against appellants who conspired to illegally import poppy seeds from Malaysia by concealing them in limestone powder bags. The appellants fraudulently created a firm using another person's identity and enlisted customs clearing assistance. The tribunal found the conspiracy to import prohibited goods through concealment constituted serious violations warranting the imposed penalties. The authority had already shown leniency given the gravity of the offenses. Appeals dismissed. en-us Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:17:17 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=774870 CESTAT Hyderabad upheld absolute confiscation and penalties against appellants who conspired to illegally import poppy seeds from Malaysia by concealing them in limestone powder bags. The appellants fraudulently created a firm using another person's identity and enlisted customs clearing assistance. The tribunal found the conspiracy to import prohibited goods through concealment constituted serious violations warranting the imposed penalties. The authority had already shown leniency given the gravity of the offenses. Appeals dismissed. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=774870