Delhi High Court directs Refund for Confiscated Gold Due to Customs Department’s Inaction

The Delhi High Court directed a refund for confiscated gold due to the Customs Department's inaction. The court found that the Customs Department had unduly delayed the process of adjudication and release of the confiscated gold, causing hardship to the petitioner. The High Court's order emphasizes the need for timely action by government agencies in such matters and ensures that individuals are not penalized due to administrative delays. This ruling upholds the principles of fairness and efficiency in customs procedures.