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Date: 25.06.2025
Delhi HC Orders Release of Detained Gold as Personal Effects Under Baggage Rules
Case Background
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has quashed the detention of personal gold jewellery belonging to an Indian resident travelling from Dubai. The petitioner was intercepted by Customs officers at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 26th December 2023, while wearing:
- 80 grams gold chain
- 150 grams gold kada
These items were detained, and an Order-in-Original was passed without issuing a proper Show Cause Notice, later partially upheld by the Appellate Authority with conditions of customs duty, redemption fine, and penalty.
This Article has been written by Shri Ravi Shekhar Jha, Advocate Delhi High Court based on his interpretation of the law. He can be reached at his email id intelconsul@gmail.com or on his Mobile +91-9999005379.
Source: Delhi High Court
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