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2016 (11) TMI 1082 - KERALA HIGH COURTConfiscation of unaccompanied baggage - the petitioner brought in a few items of food articles entrusted by some of his family members which were seized at the airport - different items in 21 cartons - Scope of redemption fine u/s 125 - The only contention urged is that since the goods are not prohibited goods, the appellate authority ought to have granted the petitioner an option to redeem the goods on payment of fine - Held that: - When the statutory authority considered the relevant aspects and forms an opinion that it is not a bonafide baggage and has observed that such baggage is prohibited, I am of the view that there is justification on the part of the appellate authority to have not exercised the power to grant option in favour of the petitioner - In view of my finding that it is not a bona fide baggage and such materials could not have been imported without a valid licence, it amounts to a prohibition under any other law in force - option under section 125 rightly denied - petition dismissed - decided against Petitioner.
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