Rajasthan HC Upholds Section 108, Grants Immunity Under Exotic Species Disclosure Scheme

Vivek Swami Vs Union of India (Rajasthan High Court) The petitioner, claiming to be an animal and bird lover, filed a Public Interest Litigation seeking, among other reliefs, a declaration that Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962 was unconstitutional or, alternatively, that its scope be read down. The petitioner also sought directions to enable persons possessing exotic live species to make declarations under the Voluntary Disclosure Scheme without fear of proceedings under the Customs Act, including summons, enquiry, seizure or confiscation. The Court noted that the Ministry of Environment, ...