The High Court held that the personal gold jewelry, consisting ...

Tourist's personal gold jewelry exempt from seizure on arrival in India.

December 14, 2024

Case Laws Customs HC

The High Court held that the personal gold jewelry, consisting of a necklace and bracelet weighing 0.178 grams, worn by a tourist traveling from Azerbaijan to India, would not be liable for seizure as prohibited goods. The Court quashed the detention receipt and directed the release of the personal gold jewelry to the Petitioner within one week, considering it as personal effects exempt from the Baggage Rules, 2016.

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The High Court held that the personal gold jewelry, consisting ...

Tourist's personal gold jewelry exempt from seizure on arrival in India.

December 14, 2024

Case Laws Customs HC

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