Pramod Kumar Singhal Vs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Through Director & Anr. (Delhi High Court)
In the case of Pramod Kumar Singhal v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the petitioner sought a directive from the Delhi High Court to the DRI to consider his application dated 26th February 2024 for the release of seized gold bars/cutting bars.
The petitioner, described as a trader in gold jewelry, had sent gold bars/cutting bars for fabrication into gold jewelry. However, upon the return of the articles, they were seized by the DRI, allegedly due to the absence of proper invoices and bills accompanying the consignment.
The petitioner contested that the sale and purchase of the gold articles were not illegal. He subsequently filed an application on 26th February 2024 seeking the release of the seized gold. However, the petitioner claimed that this application had not been disposed of by the DRI.
The Delhi High Court took up the matter for final disposal with the consent of both parties. The counsel for the respondent, representing the DRI, stated that the gold was seized because the transactions lacked proper invoices and bills.
The crux of the petitioner’s plea was for the court to direct the respondents to consider and decide on his application seeking the release of the gold items, which had been pending since February 26, 2024.
