Release of seized gold refused as general corroboration sufficient to seize smuggled gold

R. K. Angangbi Singh Vs Commr. of Customs (Preventive) (CESTAT Kolkata) CESTAT Kolkata held that seized gold biscuits cannot be released as transportation of smuggled gold not justified based on fabricated transit challan and held mere general corroboration is sufficient. Facts- The present appeal is in the second round of litigation before this Tribunal, against the order in original passed by the Commissioner of Customs (Prev.) North- Eastern Region, Shillong. The appellants filed a writ petition being number 344/2015, before the High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong, seeking inter alia, the qua...