Proof of smuggling of goods - DW.1 (revenue officer) stated in ...

Defendants could not refute witnesses disproving smuggling claims; no evidence provided for goods being imported.

October 18, 2023

Case Laws Customs HC

Proof of smuggling of goods - DW.1 (revenue officer) stated in evidence that it was suspected that articles were smuggled and that it was believed that the articles were smuggled without indicating anything else or adducing any evidence that these articles were either imported or not available in the country. There is no concrete or cogent evidence adduced on behalf of the Defendants’ witnessed to rebut the evidences so adduced by the Plaintiffs witnesses disproving their evidences. - HC

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Proof of smuggling of goods - DW.1 (revenue officer) stated in ...

Defendants could not refute witnesses disproving smuggling claims; no evidence provided for goods being imported.

October 18, 2023

Case Laws Customs HC

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