Seizure of ornaments worn by foreign tourist not justifiable: Delhi HC

Farida Aliyeva Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held the gold jewellery in the form of ornaments worn by the foreign tourist would not qualify for seizure under Rule 3 of the Baggage Rules, 2016. Thus, the detention receipt is accordingly quashed. Facts- The Petitioner is an Azerbaijan national who travelled from Baku to Delhi on 4th November, 2024 as a tourist by Indigo flight. As per the Petitioner, she was wearing 18 carat gold jewellery consisting of a necklace and a bracelet weighing 0.178 gms which was seized by the Customs officials in the arrival hall of T...