Second-hand Digital MFDs Qualifying as Highly Specialized Equipment Are Freely Importable and...

The Madras High Court ruled that "second-hand digital MFDs (Multi-Function Devices) qualifying as highly specialized equipment are freely importable and eligible for provisional release." The court clarified that certain specialized second-hand equipment, particularly digital MFDs which are not readily available domestically or are crucial for specific industries, can be freely imported. Furthermore, it allowed for their provisional release from customs upon fulfilling necessary conditions, facilitating their use without prolonged detention.