Court Orders Immediate Release of Imported Goods Due to Unlawful Detention by Respondents Beyond Permissible Time Limit.

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....Unconditional clearance of imported goods - It is glaring to the naked eye that the respondents have committed two illegalities. First illegality is they have detained the goods without affecting seizure. Secondly, they have exceeded the time limit for detention of the goods even if it is construed to be a case of seizure. In such circumstances, the impugned action cannot at all be justified - Respondents are directed to forthwith release the imported goods of the petitioner - HC....