https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=776543 Seized shark fins were ordered to be returned in interim custody under Section 451 CrPC because the record did not show a completed offence or any attempt to export the goods abroad. The court noted that two shark-fin species fell in Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which does not impose a total ban on possession or internal trade, but restricts foreign export or import without permission. As no material indicated a foreign destination or prohibited trade, the objection to release was rejected and protective conditions were directed to safeguard the property and prevent unauthorised transport. en-us Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:27:29 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=776543 Seized shark fins were ordered to be returned in interim custody under Section 451 CrPC because the record did not show a completed offence or any attempt to export the goods abroad. The court noted that two shark-fin species fell in Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which does not impose a total ban on possession or internal trade, but restricts foreign export or import without permission. As no material indicated a foreign destination or prohibited trade, the objection to release was rejected and protective conditions were directed to safeguard the property and prevent unauthorised transport. Case-Laws Customs Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=776543