Delhi HC Orders Release of Seized Gold on Payment of Duty, Fine & Penalty

Sanjay Agarwal Vs Additional Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court has directed the Customs Department to release seized gold items belonging to an Indian traveler, Sanjay Agarwal, following his agreement to pay the requisite customs duty, fine, and penalty. The court’s decision, delivered in a writ petition, brings to a close a dispute that began with the seizure of two gold items at Delhi’s IGI Airport. The case involves a gold chain (116 grams) and a gold kada (100 grams) that Agarwal had purchased in Dubai. The items were detained on November 8, 2024. ...