Transaction Value Rejected on Accuracy, Duty on Copper Scrap Re-assessed Based on Similar Imports: CESTAT Upholds Customs Valuation [Read Order]
The Delhi bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that transaction values can be rejected if a reasonable...
![Silver Granules Not Notified Goods u/s 123 of Customs, Burden of Proof Lies With Revenue: CESTAT Quashes Confiscation of 260 Kg Silver and Vehicle [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/06/250x150_2094243-silver-granules-customs-cestat-quashes-260-kg-silver-taxscan.webp "Silver Granules Not Notified Goods u/s 123 of Customs, Burden of Proof Lies With Revenue: CESTAT Quashes Confiscation of 260 Kg Silver and Vehicle [Read Order]")
![Penalty Quantum u/s 114A for Misdeclared Fabric Consignment: CESTAT directs Reassessment in Customs Duty Dispute [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/29/250x150_2092329-customs-duty.webp "Penalty Quantum u/s 114A for Misdeclared Fabric Consignment: CESTAT directs Reassessment in Customs Duty Dispute [Read Order]")
![CESTAT Restores Licence with Reduced Penalty in GST-linked Export Fraud [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/29/250x150_2092350-2069893-gst-penalty-taxscan.webp "CESTAT Restores Licence with Reduced Penalty in GST-linked Export Fraud [Read Order]")
![Foreign Currency Different From Baggage, Tribunal Can Entertain Appeal: CESTAT Orders Release of Seized Currency, Directs to Reduce Penalties on Family Members [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/25/250x150_2090995-foreign-currency-commodity-income-tax-addition-income-tax-tax-speculative-transactions-itat-taxscan.webp "Foreign Currency Different From Baggage, Tribunal Can Entertain Appeal: CESTAT Orders Release of Seized Currency, Directs to Reduce Penalties on Family Members [Read Order]")
Delhi HC Allows Redemption of Rolex Watch, Says Single Watch for Personal Use Not ‘Commercial Quantity’ [Read Order]
The High Court of Delhi, allowed redemption of a detained Rolex watch, ruling that a single watch for personal use cannot be treated as commercial quantity, while directing payment of the redemption...
![Delhi HC Allows Redemption of Rolex Watch, Says Single Watch for Personal Use Not ‘Commercial Quantity’ [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/23/500x300_2090010-delhi-hc-rolex-watch-quantity-taxscan.webp "Delhi HC Allows Redemption of Rolex Watch, Says Single Watch for Personal Use Not ‘Commercial Quantity’ [Read Order]")
![Illegal Export of ‘Red Sanders’ by Freight Forwarder: Delhi HC Upholds Rs.10 Lakh Penalty [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/23/500x300_2089917-illegal-export-delhi-hc-upholds-taxscan.webp "Illegal Export of ‘Red Sanders’ by Freight Forwarder: Delhi HC Upholds Rs.10 Lakh Penalty [Read Order]")
MEIS Certificates Qualify as ‘Instruments’ u/s 28AAA of Customs Act, But Only DGFT Has Authority to Suspend Or Cancel them: Madras HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court held that MEIS certificates qualify as “instruments” under Section 28AAA of theCustoms Act, 1962, but only the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)...
![MEIS Certificates Qualify as ‘Instruments’ u/s 28AAA of Customs Act, But Only DGFT Has Authority to Suspend Or Cancel them: Madras HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/23/500x300_2089895-meis-customs-act-dgft-madras-hc-taxscan.webp "MEIS Certificates Qualify as ‘Instruments’ u/s 28AAA of Customs Act, But Only DGFT Has Authority to Suspend Or Cancel them: Madras HC [Read Order]")
Customs Authorities cannot Levy Redemption Fine Beyond Market Value of Seized Goods u/s 125 less Duty Payable: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai, has emphatically held that redemption fine imposed under Section 125 of the Customs Act, 1962, cannot exceed the market...
![Customs Authorities cannot Levy Redemption Fine Beyond Market Value of Seized Goods u/s 125 less Duty Payable: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/10/500x300_2085317-customs-authorities-seized-goods-cestat-taxscan.webp "Customs Authorities cannot Levy Redemption Fine Beyond Market Value of Seized Goods u/s 125 less Duty Payable: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Export Cannot be Penalised for Dept’s Delay in Litigation: CESTAT Orders Interest on Duty Drawback from 2003 [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has allowed the appeal of Siddhachalam Exports Pvt. Ltd., modifying the order of the Commissioner (Appeals)...
![Export Cannot be Penalised for Dept’s Delay in Litigation: CESTAT Orders Interest on Duty Drawback from 2003 [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/02/500x300_2083537-export-litigation-cestat-taxscan.webp "Export Cannot be Penalised for Dept’s Delay in Litigation: CESTAT Orders Interest on Duty Drawback from 2003 [Read Order]")
Fresh Refund Claim u/s 27(1-B) of Customs Act Not Required as Original Claim Filed in Time Madras HC Quashes Order [Read Order]
The High Court of Madras,quashed the appeal order and held that a fresh refund claim under Section 27(1-B) of the CustomsAct,1962,was not required as the petitioner had filed the original claims ...
![Fresh Refund Claim u/s 27(1-B) of Customs Act Not Required as Original Claim Filed in Time Madras HC Quashes Order [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/20/500x300_2078611-fresh-refund-customs-act-madras-hc-taxscan.webp "Fresh Refund Claim u/s 27(1-B) of Customs Act Not Required as Original Claim Filed in Time Madras HC Quashes Order [Read Order]")
No Evidence of Export Attempt of Prohibited Shark Fins: CESTAT Quashes Confiscation and Penalty, Clarifies ‘Attempt to Export’ [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has set aside the confiscation of shark fins worth Rs. 55.6 crores and the penalty of ₹7 crore imposed, holding that there was no...
![No Evidence of Export Attempt of Prohibited Shark Fins: CESTAT Quashes Confiscation and Penalty, Clarifies ‘Attempt to Export’ [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/19/500x300_2078344-export-attempt-prohibited-shark-fins-cestat-attempt-export-taxscan.webp "No Evidence of Export Attempt of Prohibited Shark Fins: CESTAT Quashes Confiscation and Penalty, Clarifies ‘Attempt to Export’ [Read Order]")