Baggage Rules Have Limited Application to Foreign Nationals: Delhi HC

Makhinder Chopra Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that the Baggage Rules would have limited application to foreign nationals and as jewellery is part of personal effects, the detention of gold chain is liable to be set aside. Facts- The present case has been filed by the Petitioner-Makhinder Chopra under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking release of the gold chain which was detained by the Customs Department vide Detention Receipt No. 54120 dated 17th June, 2024. The case of the Petitioner is that he arrived on 17th June, 2024 in India at IGI, A...