Delhi HC Quashes Gold Detention for Lack of Show Cause Notice and Hearing

Nitish Kharbanda Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court heard a writ petition filed by Nitish Kharbanda under Article 226 of the Constitution, seeking release of one gold kada weighing 100 grams and one gold chain weighing 75 grams that were detained by Customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on 19 March 2024. The detention was recorded under receipt no. 4207 (later renumbered 26600 dated 8 August 2024). The petitioner contended that the goods were unlawfully seized and detained without issuance of a Show Cause Notice (SCN) or providing a person...