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 Fails to Issue SCN in a Year: Delhi HC Orders Release of Two Gold Chains Belonging to Uzbek...
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The Delhi High Court has ordered the release of "two gold chains belonging to an Uzbek national" after the Customs Department failed to issue a show cause notice (SCN) within a year. The court's decision underscores the importance of adhering to statutory timelines. The court ruled that the prolonged detention of goods without a formal SCN is illegal. This ruling provides a significant check on the powers of customs authorities.
