SHRI M.L. JAGGI vs 1996-01-02

The Supreme Court held that the Sea Customs Act, 1878 is applicable to the Santhal Parganas by virtue of Section 3(2) of the Imports & Exports Control Act, 1947, which was extended by the Governor under Bihar Regulation I of 1951. The Court found that the arrest and seizure of cloves were lawful under Sections 173 and 178 of the Sea Customs Act, 1878. The appellants' arguments regarding the inapplicability of the Sea Customs Act and the Land Customs Act were rejected, affirming the convictions for resisting lawful apprehension and causing hurt to public servants.