https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=786212 Provisional release of imported in-shell walnuts was ordered because detention lacked tangible material connecting the consignments to alleged irregularities; the seizure relied on generalized statements about other importers rather than specific evidence, so detention was arbitrary and unjustified. The court reasoned that Customs actions must be based on tangible, lawful reasons and not blanket presumptions; commercial disruption and property rights weigh against such coercive conditions. Writ jurisdiction was appropriate to vindicate equality and property rights, and the petition was disposed of accordingly with relief granted on these grounds. en-us Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:17:59 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=786212 Provisional release of imported in-shell walnuts was ordered because detention lacked tangible material connecting the consignments to alleged irregularities; the seizure relied on generalized statements about other importers rather than specific evidence, so detention was arbitrary and unjustified. The court reasoned that Customs actions must be based on tangible, lawful reasons and not blanket presumptions; commercial disruption and property rights weigh against such coercive conditions. Writ jurisdiction was appropriate to vindicate equality and property rights, and the petition was disposed of accordingly with relief granted on these grounds. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=786212