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The court highlighted that the opportunity for cross-examination depends on the facts and situation of the case and the present case involved fraudulent availment of drawbacks using fake firms.

Cross-Examination is Not an Absolute Right and is Subject to Circumstances of Each Case: High Court

Right to cross-examination not absolute; Customs officials protected, but private brokers and warehouse staff allowed to be examined.

Delhi HC Partly Allows Cross-Examination in Customs Duty Evasion Case

Customs authorities cannot deny DFIA exemption for in-shell walnuts merely due to absence of specific HS code endorsement

Walnuts Cleared Duty-Free: Gujarat HC Upholds DFIA Exemption Without HS Code Matching

High Court holds that seizure of imported goods in Tamil Nadu cannot be challenged in Delhi merely because DRI and CRCL are located there

HC Declines Jurisdiction Over DRI Seizure of Imported Goods Warehoused in Tamil Nadu

Second CRCL Clarification Without Fresh Sampling Questioned; Court Orders Time-Bound Decision and SCN, If Any

HC Directs Customs to Decide Bank Guarantee Release in Export Dispute Over Conflicting CRCL Reports

The Court directed that all future customs orders must clearly mention the name and designation of the officer who passed them.

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Cross-Examination is Not an Absolute Right and is Subject to Circumstances of Each Case: High Court

Delhi HC Partly Allows Cross-Examination in Customs Duty Evasion Case

Walnuts Cleared Duty-Free: Gujarat HC Upholds DFIA Exemption Without HS Code Matching

HC Declines Jurisdiction Over DRI Seizure of Imported Goods Warehoused in Tamil Nadu

HC Directs Customs to Decide Bank Guarantee Release in Export Dispute Over Conflicting CRCL Reports

All Customs Orders and Notices Must Properly Mention Official's Name and Designation: High Court