Passenger’s non-appearance cannot prevent issuance of Customs SCN

Gurpreet Singh Sonik Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court has ruled against the Customs Department in a case concerning the seizure of a gold chain from a passenger. The court, in the case of Gurpreet Singh Sonik vs Commissioner of Customs, held that the department’s failure to issue a Show Cause Notice (SCN) within the statutory time limit of six months, or a one-year extended period, invalidates the continued detention of the goods. The case originated with Gurpreet Singh Sonik, who was traveling from Bangkok to India on March 13, 2024. Customs officials a...