Jurisdiction of Settlement Commission in Relation to Goods under Section 123 of Customs Act- SC gives split verdict

Yamal Manojbhai Vs Union of India (Supreme Court of India)

In this case In view of divergence of opinion, Registry is directed to place this matter before Hon’ble the Chief Justice of India for appropriate orders.

FULL TEXT OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT/ORDER

KRISHNA MURARI, J.

1. The present writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India raises an issue of huge importance of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, regarding the right of an accused under the Customs Act, 1962 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Customs Act’) to settle the dispute as per provisions contained under chapter XIV A of the Customs Act.

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