Delhi HC Permits Provisional Release of Seized Areca Nuts Amid Conflicting Test Reports

Perfect Trading Co Vs Commissioner of Customs & Ors (Delhi High Court) In a recent order, the Delhi High Court directed the provisional release of a consignment of imported roasted areca nuts seized by Customs authorities, highlighting the inconsistencies in laboratory test reports and the apparent deterioration of the goods during the period of detention. The petitioner, Perfect Trading Co., had sought the release of the consignment which was held up since June 2024 following conflicting assessments of its quality and fitness for consumption. The case, heard through hybrid mode, centered ...