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Detention of Gold Kada of 60 gm: Delhi HC Directs Customs Dept to release Kada Worn by a Sikh Man
Update / Judgement Date
30 Apr 2025
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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1 min read
Civil LawExcise, VAT & Custom
Delhi High Court directed the customs department to release a gold 'kada' (bangle) of 60 grams worn by a Sikh man. The court's order likely stemmed from the recognition of the religious and cultural significance of the 'kada' for Sikhs, which is considered an article of faith. The detention of the 'kada' was deemed inappropriate, and the court's intervention underscores the protection of religious practices and customs.
