Customs law and Baggage rules do not restrict foreign tourist from wearing gold ornaments: Delhi HC

Luvleen Maingi Vs Union of India & Ors. (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that order of confiscation and imposition of customs duty on gold chain and gold kara worn by foreign national is without any legal foundation since that the Customs Act, 1962, or the Baggage Rules, 1998 do not restrict a foreign tourist entering India from wearing gold ornaments on his person. Facts- Petitioner is a Foreign National of Indian origin and a resident of Thailand. He arrived in India from Bangkok on 25.04.2014. Near the exit gate after he had crossed the green channel, the Officers of Customs enq...