Delhi HC Calls Passenger Fight for 21g Gold Ring Unreasonable, Slams Customs, Imposes ₹5k Costs

Sayara Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court dealt with a writ petition seeking release of a gold ring weighing 21 grams that had been seized by Customs authorities at IGI Airport, New Delhi, on 14 July 2024 when the petitioner arrived from Dubai. The petitioner contended that the gold ring was personal jewellery received as a gift from her brother-in-law and that it had already been ordered to be released unconditionally by an adjudication order dated 21 July 2025. Despite this, the ring had not been released, compelling the petitioner to approach the Court. The C...