INDRU RAMCHAND BHARVANI AND OTHERS vs UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the seizure of diamonds under Sections 110, 112, and 123 of the Customs Act, 1962, affirming that reasonable belief for seizure can be based on presumptions, particularly in cases involving smuggling. The Court found that the Customs officers had sufficient grounds to believe the diamonds were smuggled, as the petitioners failed to provide credible evidence of legal acquisition. The Court dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the Tribunal's order, confirming the confiscation and penalties imposed.