Kerala HC allows Re-Export of Seized Gold through PoA holder for bedridden petitioner

Saraswathy Vs Commissioner of Customs (Kerala High Court) In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court adjudicated on a case involving the re-export of gold ornaments seized from a petitioner, Saraswathy, who is bedridden. The court’s decision sheds light on the legal procedures surrounding the execution of a Power of Attorney (PoA) in such circumstances. The case began with the Customs Authorities seizing two bangles weighing 88.75 grams and a gold chain weighing 62.95 grams from Saraswathy at the Cochin International Airport on August 1, 2023. Subsequently, the gold items were released in...