FEDERATION OF CUSTOMS HOUSE AGENTSASSOCIATION & ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations, 1984, framed under Section 146 of the Customs Act, 1962, dismissing the appeal by the Federation of Customs House Agents Association. The Court found that the regulations were enacted to ensure that applicants for customs house agent licenses meet specific criteria regarding respectability, reliability, financial status, and knowledge of customs law. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, reinforcing the regulatory framework governing customs house agents.