Used Jewellery Worn By Passenger Falls Within Ambit Of Personal Effects, Same Is Exempted From Detention under Customs Act, 1962 : Delhi High Court The Delhi High Court has ruled that used jewellery worn by a passenger qualifies as “personal effects” under the Baggage Rules, 2016, and is thereby exempt from detention by the Customs … Read more
Gold at Customs: Delhi High Court Orders Major Reforms in Seizure & Detention of Passenger Goods In a significant development affecting international passengers arriving in India, the Delhi High Court on 19th May 2025 issued a detailed order in W.P.(C) 198/2025, filed by Qamar Jahan v. Union of India, the Ministry of Finance, and other … Read more
Delhi High Court Directs Release of Seized Gold Jewellery in Customs Dispute – Key Legal Takeaways In a significant ruling on May 6, 2025, the Delhi High Court delivered a judgment in W.P.(C) 5368/2025, setting aside an Order-in-Original passed by the Additional Commissioner of Customs, IGI Airport, and ordering the release of gold jewellery that … Read more
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Delhi High Court Orders Release of Seized Gold Without Fine or Penalty—A Win for Procedural Fairness in Customs Detention Release of Seized Gold In a significant development in customs jurisprudence, the Delhi High Court in W.P.(C) 5340/2025 – Ramvathi Gangari v. Commissioner of Customs has directed the release of gold jewellery detained by customs authorities at IGI … Read more
Delhi High Court Directs Customs to Ensure No Harassment Over Personal Jewellery In a significant directive aimed at protecting air travelers from unnecessary detention of personal jewellery, the Delhi High Court has urged the Customs Department to ensure that passengers are not harassed over their belongings. A bench comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh and Rajneesh … Read more
Extradition in Money Laundering Cases: General Criminal Advocate vs. Specialized Extradition Lawyer Extradition cases, particularly those involving serious financial crimes such as money laundering, are highly complex legal matters that require specialized expertise. While a general criminal advocate may have substantial courtroom experience, extradition law is a specialized field that demands a deep understanding of … Read more
Aleksej Besciokov Extradition: Patiala House Court Seeks Status Report on Aleksej Besciokov’s Extradition Request New Delhi, March 18, 2025 – The Patiala House Court in New Delhi held an extradition hearing for Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian national facing charges of money laundering and violation of international sanctions in connection with the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. … Read more
Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov has been arrested in India and sent to judicial custody by the Duty Magistrate at Patiala House Court, New Delhi, pending extradition to the United States. New Delhi, March 15, 2025 – Indian authorities have arrested Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian national wanted by the United States, for allegedly operating a $96 … Read more
Service Tax Exemption for Business Exhibitions Held Outside India: CESTAT The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, recently has ruled in favor of Aksh Optifibre Ltd. in case related to service tax liability under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM). The CESTAT set aside the tax demand of Rs. 1,93,968, along with … Read more
