Delhi HC Orders Refund of Confiscated Gold Over Customs Inaction

Sajad Ahmed Kak Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) In a long-standing dispute, the Delhi High Court directed the Customs Department to process a refund for gold confiscated from petitioner Sajad Ahmed Kak at IGI Airport in March 2014. The gold, weighing approximately 458 grams, was seized, and a show cause notice was issued, followed by an adjudication order in 2015 for absolute confiscation along with a penalty. However, this was challenged, and in 2016, the Commissioner (Appeals) allowed redemption of the gold upon payment of a fine of ₹3.5 lakhs and applicable customs duty. Des...