Delhi HC Discharges Contempt Notice After Accepting Apology for False Gold Release Petition

Mohit Saxena Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) The petitioner approached the Delhi High Court seeking the release of one gold kada weighing 65 grams and one metal ring weighing 35 grams, which had been detained on 27 February 2024 while he was travelling from abroad to India. During the hearing held on 28 April 2026, the Court was informed that the writ petition was misconceived and appeared to have been filed with the intention of undermining the authority of the Court. The Court noted that the same gold articles had already been directed to be released upon payment of redemption ...