Confiscation - Smuggling of Betel Nuts - discharge of burden to ...

Customs

July 4, 2023

Confiscation - Smuggling of Betel Nuts - discharge of burden to prove u/s 123 of Customs Act - The betel nut is not notified under Section 123 of the Customs Act, 1962 and therefore, the burden of proof lies with the department to prove the same. It’s not just enough to prove by negative inference of the documents produced by the appellant on microscopic analysis to find fault. Allegation requires to be proved by cogent and positive evidence. - AT

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Confiscation - Smuggling of Betel Nuts - discharge of burden to ...

Customs

July 4, 2023

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