Case Law Details
Irshad Mancheri Vs Commissioner of Customs (Kerala High Court)
Introduction: Irshad Mancheri filed a writ petition in the Kerala High Court seeking the release of his passport (No. P 6120348), which had been detained on August 7, 2022. The detention of the passport was a result of the petitioner being found in possession of smuggled gold, weighing 1331.95 grams, and gold bars weighing 233.84 grams at Cochin International Airport on the same day.
Detailed Analysis:
1. Background: The petitioner’s passport was detained due to his involvement in a case of smuggling gold through Cochin International Airport. Gold weighing 1331.95 grams and gold bars weighing 233.84 grams were seized from the petitioner on August 7, 2022.
2. Legal Petition: The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Kerala High Court, seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the Customs Authorities to release his passport.
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