Delhi HC direct Customs to Release Engraved Gold Kada of Indian Tourist

Sai Kiran Goud Tirupathi Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court)

Delhi High Court recently issued a ruling in the case of Sai Kiran Goud Tirupathi vs. Commissioner of Customs, addressing the seizure of a 50-gram gold Kada by the Customs Department at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Sai Kiran Goud, an Indian citizen, had arrived from Mali on March 12, 2024, wearing the gold Kada, which was valued at Rs. 2,85,079 due to its high purity of 986. The Customs Department seized the item, claiming it had not been declared by the passenger at the proper channels. The petitioner,

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