CBIC Should Review Baggage Rules for Carrying Gold: Delhi HC

Qamar Jahan Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) It is generally known and accepted that the gold purchased or carried outside India falls in the ambit of Customs Act read along with its Baggage Rules. In the present case the Delhi High Court held that the CBIC has a necessity to review the Baggage Rules in certain aspects. Referring into the facts of the case: Facts of the Case: The gold had been confiscated from the petitioner at the airport containing the two kadas and a gold chain through the Order. Further a redemption fine of Rs.75,000 along with penalty of Rs.1,10,000 had been imposed. ...