Delhi HC Waives Pre-Deposit for Suspended Assam Rifles Sepoy in Customs Penalty Case

Bhola Yadav Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court waived the mandatory pre-deposit of ₹11.2 lakh under Section 129E of the Customs Act, citing the petitioner’s suspension, low income, and service background in the Assam Rifles. The Delhi High Court, in the case of Bhola Yadav Vs. Commissioner of Customs, dealt with a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging an order that imposed a penalty of on the petitioner, a sepoy in the Assam Rifles. The court was specifically asked to consider waiving the mandatory pre-deposit required under S...