Kerala HC Orders Passport Release in Smuggled Gold Case

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 Inter...