AIR CUSTOMS OFFICER IGI NEW DELHI vs PRAMOD KUMAR DHAMIJA

The Supreme Court upheld the prosecution of Pramod Kumar Dhamiya under the Customs Act, 1962, specifically referencing Section 135, which pertains to the punishment for smuggling. The Court found that the evidence presented, including statements from co-accused and the circumstances of the gold seizure, established Dhamiya's involvement in the smuggling operation. The appeal against the High Court's decision was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling and the imposed penalty.