Conditional release of seized Gold and Gold Items inspite of Customs Appeals by Revenue

Raphy P. J Vs Union Of India (Kerala High Court) Conclusion: Gold and gold items seized from assessee were to be released after the orders-in-original had been passed in favour of assessees, on furnishing securities other than bank guarantees and execution of the bonds to the satisfaction of proper customs authority. However, the said release should be subject to the outcome of any appeal filed by the Department against the orders in original. Held:  The writ petition had been filed by assessee for a writ of mandamus to command the Respondent to release the gold seized from them in pursuance ...