Levy of Penalty based on statements - Smuggling - The appellant ...

Appellant Cleared of Smuggling Charges Due to Lack of Evidence; No Penalty Imposed for Non-Exporter Involvement.

March 29, 2019

Case Laws Customs AT

Levy of Penalty based on statements - Smuggling - The appellant is neither the owner nor the exporter of the goods also. There is no direct evidence that the appellant had handled or had rendered any positive act for the smuggling of goods out of India. - No penalty.

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Levy of Penalty based on statements - Smuggling - The appellant ...

Appellant Cleared of Smuggling Charges Due to Lack of Evidence; No Penalty Imposed for Non-Exporter Involvement.

March 29, 2019

Case Laws Customs AT

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