Kerala HC directs Rapid Disposal of Seized perishable Buffalo Meat

Varsha Fresh Meat Products Private Limited Vs Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) (Kerala High Court) Kerala High Court has directed customs authorities to dispose of consignments of buffalo meat, seized due to alleged misdeclaration and the presence of prohibited items, within one month. The directive, issued by the High Court, aims to address the perishable nature of the goods while adjudication proceedings related to their confiscation are still underway. The ruling came in a series of writ petitions filed by Varsha Fresh Meat Products Private Limited, other consignors, and a carrier. The ...