https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=46596 Conviction for customs offences was maintained, but the sentence was reconsidered on quantum alone. The court noted that the attempt appeared isolated, not part of an organised or habitual smuggling operation, and that the contraband had already been confiscated. In those circumstances, the original 2-year imprisonment was found excessive and was reduced to 6 months to meet the ends of justice. The fine was enhanced to Rs. 1 lakh, with default imprisonment of 2 months. en-us Thu, 19 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:08:41 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=46596 Conviction for customs offences was maintained, but the sentence was reconsidered on quantum alone. The court noted that the attempt appeared isolated, not part of an organised or habitual smuggling operation, and that the contraband had already been confiscated. In those circumstances, the original 2-year imprisonment was found excessive and was reduced to 6 months to meet the ends of justice. The fine was enhanced to Rs. 1 lakh, with default imprisonment of 2 months. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 19 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=46596