Delhi HC Reduced Penalty After Mis-declaration of Purpose in Temporary Import of Broadcasting Equipment

Eastern Broadcast Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Import) & Ors. (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court heard the petition filed by Eastern Broadcast Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (EBSPL) and its directors challenging the Settlement Commission’s order dated 23rd March 2017, which imposed customs duty and penalties on the company and its directors. The challenge was specifically directed at the settlement amount and the penalties imposed. The factual background involves BSPL, a Singapore-based company, which had a contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (...