HC finds gold kada constitutes personal effect under Baggage ...

Gold Religious Kada Recognized as Personal Effect, Customs Detention Overturned Under Baggage Rules, 2016, Section 79

May 5, 2025

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HC finds gold kada constitutes personal effect under Baggage Rules, 2016, exempting Petitioner from detention. Based on photographic evidence and established precedents regarding Sikh religious jewelry, the Court determined the seized item was a personal effect. The detention of the gold kada is deemed contrary to law and consequently set aside. The Court waived the Show Cause Notice and personal hearing requirements, effectively granting relief to the Petitioner and invalidating the customs detention.

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HC finds gold kada constitutes personal effect under Baggage ...

Gold Religious Kada Recognized as Personal Effect, Customs Detention Overturned Under Baggage Rules, 2016, Section 79

May 5, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

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