https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=46770 The Court examined the challenge by a foreign Airways Company and its General Manager against the order of the Collector of Customs regarding the confiscation of gold bars found in an aircraft. The judgment questioned the legality of imposing redemption fines and penalties, considering the amendments to the Customs Act. It concluded that holding the conveyance responsible without the Captain's involvement was unjust, highlighting the limitations of attributing liability to the aircraft. The Court also clarified the jurisdiction under Article 226, emphasizing that alternative remedies do not preclude writ jurisdiction, ultimately providing a comprehensive analysis of the legal complexities involved in the case. en-us Tue, 24 Sep 2002 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:58:53 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=46770 The Court examined the challenge by a foreign Airways Company and its General Manager against the order of the Collector of Customs regarding the confiscation of gold bars found in an aircraft. The judgment questioned the legality of imposing redemption fines and penalties, considering the amendments to the Customs Act. It concluded that holding the conveyance responsible without the Captain's involvement was unjust, highlighting the limitations of attributing liability to the aircraft. The Court also clarified the jurisdiction under Article 226, emphasizing that alternative remedies do not preclude writ jurisdiction, ultimately providing a comprehensive analysis of the legal complexities involved in the case. Case-Laws Customs Tue, 24 Sep 2002 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=46770