Detention of jewellery held impermissible as no notice issued post detention: Delhi HC

Agya Singh Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that detention of gold/jewellery is held to be impermissible since show cause notice has not been issued post detention. Accordingly, petition disposed of and detained jewellery directed to be released. Facts- The present petition has been filed by the Petitioner- Agya Singh under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, inter alia, seeking release of one gold chain, weighing 115 grams seized by the Respondent vide detention dated 11th November 2022. The case of the Petitioner is that he was traveling from Bangkok ...