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Supreme Court Holds Customs Duty Payable on Redemption of Confiscated Goods Under Section 125 of Customs Act, 1962 — Interest Under Section 28AB Also Attracts. Redemption fine does not substitute duty; duty and interest are separate liabilities.

The Supreme Court adjudicated two questions arising under the Customs Act, 1962: whether customs duty is payable when confiscated goods are redeemed a...

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Supreme Court Allows Revenue's Appeal in Income Tax Case on Unexplained Investment in Silver Bullion. Section 69A of Income Tax Act, 1961 Applicable Where Assessee Fails to Explain Source of Acquisition of Silver Found in Possession.

The present appeals were filed by the Revenue against the judgment of the Rajasthan High Court which allowed the appeals of the assessee, Prakash Chan...

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Supreme Court Quashes Confiscation Order in M.P. Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act Case After Acquittal. Confiscation of Vehicle Under Section 11(5) is Unjustified When Criminal Charges Are Not Proved, as the Act Lacks a Non-Obstante Clause Ousting Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts.

The dispute arose from the confiscation of a truck under the M.P. Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 2004, after the accused persons, including the tru...

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Supreme Court Allows Bank's Appeal Against Confiscation Orders Under Central Excise Act and SARFAESI Act. Commissioner's Use of Omitted Rule 173Q(2) Invalid and SARFAESI Act Grants Priority to Secured Creditors Over Excise Dues.

The appeal arose from a judgment of the Allahabad High Court dismissing a writ petition filed by Punjab National Bank. The bank had extended credit fa...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Confiscation of Truck Under UP Excise Act — Collector's Confiscation Power Not Exclusive When Criminal Trial Is Pending. Magistrate Retains Jurisdiction Over Seized Property Under CrPC When IPC Offences Are Also Involved.

The appellant, owner of a truck seized for transporting 154 cartons of illicit liquor along with a country-made pistol and live cartridges, challenged...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Customs Prosecution for Export of Antiquities — Prosecution Under Customs Act Not Barred by Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972. Held that the Customs Act, 1962 applies alongside the Antiquities Act, and prosecution under Sections 132 and 135 is maintainable.

The appeal arose from a judgment of the Delhi High Court upholding the discharge of the respondent, Sharad Gandhi, from offences under Sections 132 an...