Mukesh Kumar Jangir v. the Commissioner of Customs & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Delhi, in exercise of writ jurisdiction, directed the competent authority to reconsider an application for redemption of detained goods filed on March 29, 2024, despite the argument that it exceeded the time limit. The order clarified that the presence of a Vakalatnama validated the authorization for redemption and mandatory personal appearance was waived.
What did the court decide?
Prayer for redemption and release of detained goods allowed; petitioner directed to appear in person before the competent authority.