Delhi High Court Upholds Penalty Against CHA in Duty Drawback Scam

Commissioner of Customs Vs Ravi Dhanwariya (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court recently delivered its judgment in the case concerning the alleged involvement of a Customs House Agent (CHA) in duty drawback fraud, emphasizing the responsibilities and proportional accountability of CHAs under the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018. The appeal was filed by the Commissioner of Customs under Section 130 of the Customs Act, 1962, challenging a CESTAT order dated 5th March 2025, which had restored the CHA licence of the Respondent while upholding a fine of Rs. 50,000. The original revoca...