https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=48085 The court dismissed the petition filed by the Department of Customs under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. challenging orders for the release of seized goods, including currency concealed in trousers. It held that the wearing apparels used for concealing currency were not personal effects and were liable for confiscation under the Customs Act, 1962. The court emphasized the importance of exhausting legal remedies before invoking inherent jurisdiction, imposing costs on the petitioner and underscoring adherence to due process. en-us Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:16:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=48085 The court dismissed the petition filed by the Department of Customs under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. challenging orders for the release of seized goods, including currency concealed in trousers. It held that the wearing apparels used for concealing currency were not personal effects and were liable for confiscation under the Customs Act, 1962. The court emphasized the importance of exhausting legal remedies before invoking inherent jurisdiction, imposing costs on the petitioner and underscoring adherence to due process. Case-Laws Customs Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=48085