Bapugouda and Anr. v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition challenging a Customs order confiscating goods under Section 111(o) and imposing penalty on petitioner No.1 under Section 112(a). Petitioner No.1's appeal before CESTAT was dismissed; petitioner No.2 stood acquitted. The Court found no material against petitioner No.2 and held the penalty excessive, reducing it and confirming the acquittal.
What did the court decide?
Penalty imposed on petitioner No.1 reduced; petitioner No.2 acquitted of the offence; impugned order modified accordingly.