Prosecution Under Customs Act Not Barred In Regard To Antiquities Or Art Treasures: SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has held that the prosecution under Sections 132 and 135(1)(a) of the Customs Act, 1962, is not barred in regard to the antiquities or art treasures. In Dept. of Customs vs. Sharad Gandhi, the Delhi High Court had upheld dismissal of the complaint filed by the Department of Customs against Sharad Gandhi on the ground that there is a complete bar with regard to...