Supreme Court of India · 2004-09-14
COMMNR. OF CUSTOMS, MUMBAI vs M/S. B.V. JEWELS AND ORS.'
- Citation / case number
- SC 2003/8306
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- COMMNR. OF CUSTOMS, MUMBAI
- Respondent
- M/S. B.V. JEWELS AND ORS.'
- Author
- ARIJIT PASAYAT
- Bench
- ARIJIT PASAYAT S.N. VARIAVA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Customs Excise and Gold (Control) Appellate Tribunal's decision, which had set aside the Commissioner's order confirming a duty demand and penalties under various sections of the Customs Act, 1962. The Court upheld the Commissioner's findings, confirming the duty demand of Rs. 12,94,12,122/- and penalties under Sections 112(a) and 114(A), as well as the confiscation of goods under Sections 111(d), 111(j), and 111(o). The Court emphasized the importance of compliance with the Customs Act and the consequences of evasion.