Patna HC refused to interfere in seizure proceedings of Customs due to ongoing investigation

Bishal Roadways Vs Union of India (Patna High Court) Patna High Court held that since the investigation is going on and is in a nascent stage, any interference in the seizure proceedings would have the effect of hampering and stifling proper investigation and adjudication. Accordingly, writ disposed off. Facts- The present writ petition has been primarily filed for release of the seized goods and the truck, though the action of the respondent Custom authorities in initiating the seizure vide Muzaffarpur Unit Case No. 19/2019-20 dated 25.01.2020 has also been challenged. Notably, the respondent...