Madras HC Orders Provisional Release of Seized Car and Cash

Eburamusa Sherif Vs Principal Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) In the case of Eburamusa Sherif vs. Principal Commissioner of Customs, the Madras High Court considered a writ petition seeking the quashing of an order that rejected the petitioner’s request for the return of a seized car and cash. The court heard arguments from both parties and decided to grant partial relief to the petitioner. The petitioner claimed that they were not served with a Mahazar (a document of seizure) when the car and cash were confiscated. They argued that retaining the car would lead to rusting and...