Redemption Fine Discretion Requires Judicial Assessment Before Confiscated Prohibited Gold Jewellery Is Released on Payment

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....Redemption of confiscated prohibited goods under section 125 of the Customs Act is discretionary, but the discretion must be exercised judicially rather than denied mechanically because goods are prohibited. Redemption may require consideration of the circumstances of the violation, including the absence of serious or previous contraventions and payment of penalty. Redemption fine must remain within the statutory ceiling and be determined on the applicable principles. Upon payment of the properly determined fine, confiscated gold jewellery may be released.....