Delhi HC Slams Customs for Delayed Seizure & Irregular Detention of Export Goods

Backbone Overseas Vs Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court addressed a petition filed by Backbone Overseas, concerning the prolonged detention of their export goods by the Customs Department. The petitioner had filed a Postal Bill of Export (PBE) for ladies PVC slippers, valued at Rs. 9,29,145.6, on January 13, 2025. The consignment was held by Customs without any stated reasons or a seizure memo until March 25, 2025, despite repeated requests for release and clarification. The petitioner’s counsel highlighted Circular No. 30/2013, issued by the Centra...