Lower Court Defies High Court Order on Goods Release, Opts for Absolute Confiscation; Contumacy to be Addressed Later.

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....When the High Court had directed release of the goods forthwith, it is beyond comprehension as to how a lower appellate authority can nullify such direction by ordering absolute confiscation of such goods. It is not only unacceptable but contumacious as well which aspect we may deal with at a later stage. - HC....