Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
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Customs Cannot Detain Gold Without Issuing SCN: Delhi HC Orders Release of 3 Gold Bars Detained from...
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The Delhi High Court has ruled that "Customs cannot detain gold without issuing a Show Cause Notice (SCN)" and has ordered the provisional release of three gold bars detained from a Saudi resident since 2021. The court emphasized that the prolonged detention of goods without following due process is illegal. The order directs the customs authorities to release the gold, subject to the payment of applicable duty, highlighting the importance of adhering to procedural safeguards and the rights of individuals in customs-related matters.
