Court Examines Use of Section 451 CrPC for Disposal of Perishable Goods Seized Under Customs Act.

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....Disposal of the goods imported by the petitioner - Import of Dates - Country of origin - Goods were seized on the ground of evasion of duty - Jurisdiction of criminal court for issuing direction for disposal of goods are which are perishable in nature and kept in the custody of the respondent in accordance with the Disposal Manual 2019 - A perusal of the disposal manual does not indicate that provision under Section 451 Cr.P.C can be invoked for disposal of the goods confiscated under the Customs Act. - HC....