HC releases Vehicle seized by Custom Authorities on furnishing of Bond

Haresh S. Bhanushali Vs Union of India and Ors. (Bombay High Court) There is a clear distinction between the conveyance used to transport the seized goods and the action of the importer which will be the subject matter of investigation. Both the issues relate to two different parties. On perusal of the extracts of statements reproduced in the show cause cum demand notice dated 29.09.2020, it prima facie, appears that though the petitioner’s vehicle was hired for transportation of the seized goods, petitioner had no direct or indirect role in so far as the tampering and removal of goods w...