Delhi HC Orders Release of Gold, Citing Pre-Printed SCN Waiver

Aman Verma Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court has directed the Customs Department to release a 100-gram gold kada (bangle) that was detained from an Indian citizen, Aman Verma, who arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport from Dubai. The court’s decision was based on a fundamental procedural flaw: the Customs Department’s reliance on a pre-printed, standard form where the individual had allegedly waived his right to a written Show Cause Notice (SCN) and a personal hearing. The case dates back to March 19, 2024, when Mr. Verma was intercepte...