Absolute confiscation of the cash - Smuggling - Red Sander Wood ...

Confiscation of Cash in Smuggling Case Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence Linking to Sale Proceeds.

January 24, 2024

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Absolute confiscation of the cash - Smuggling - Red Sander Wood Logs - prohibited goods or not - The impugned order qua absolute confiscation of cash seized is contrary to law which shows that the Adjudicating Authority has not applied its mind for absolute confiscation of currency seized during the course of investigation. Therefore, it is held that the seized currency during the course of investigation cannot be confiscated without proving that the said seized currency is the sale proceeds of smuggled goods. - AT

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Absolute confiscation of the cash - Smuggling - Red Sander Wood ...

Confiscation of Cash in Smuggling Case Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence Linking to Sale Proceeds.

January 24, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

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