UNION OF INDIA vs M/S. R.C. FABRICS (P) LIMITED

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the release of imported goods and the payment of demurrage and other charges. The Court held that the Collector of Customs must pay storage charges from January 16, 1991, while the importer is liable for charges only up to September 21, 1990. The judgment clarified the responsibilities of the Customs authorities and the importer under the Customs Act, emphasizing the need for timely clearance of goods and proper handling of discrepancies in import declarations.