Confiscation of shark fins quashed as no evidence produced that there was act of attempt to export

Global Impex Trading Vs Additional Director General (CESTAT Mumbai) CESTAT Mumbai held that confiscation of shark fins without any evidence that there was an attempt to export the same is not justifiable. Accordingly, order confiscating goods set aside and appeal allowed. Facts- The appellant is engaged in the business of export of fish and other marine products, including ‘shark fins’. Export of shark fins are prohibited as per the Notification No. 110 (RE 2013) / 2009-14 dated 06.02.2015. In this case, on the basis of an intelligence received that the appellant was attempting to export p...