High Court Upholds Tribunal's Order to Release Seized Betel Nuts Due to Lack of Evidence on Foreign Origin.

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....Detention and seizure of betel nuts - goods of foreign origin and unfit for human consumption - There is nothing on record, to even have a prima-facie view that the goods were of foreign origin, more particularly for the reason that the goods were seized within Indian Territory and there is nothing including any foreign markings on the bags to even remotely suggest that the goods seized were of foreign origin. There is also no credible expert opinion regarding the origin of the goods. - order of tribunal for releasing of the goods with consequential relief maintained - HC....