Delhi HC Allows Delayed Customs Appeal over Seized USD 15000

Rinku Dubey Vs Union of India And Ors (Delhi High Court) The petition before the Delhi High Court, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, sought the release of 15,000 U.S. Dollars that had been seized by the Customs Department from the petitioner, Rinku Dubey, an Indian citizen. Facts of the Case The petitioner was intercepted on October 31, 2023, while intending to depart from India to Bangkok via Mumbai. Customs officials recovered a total of 15,000 U.S. Dollars—an amount equivalent to INR 12,36,750—which was being carried in a concealed form in a black trolley bag. Since ...