Delhi HC directs passenger to seek discharge in customs case
In short
The Delhi High Court told a passenger in a customs case to file for discharge in the trial court under Section 135 of the Customs Act.
The move sends the matter back to the trial court first. It affects how the passenger can try to end the pending criminal case.
What the reporting says
The Delhi High Court directed a passenger involved in a customs case to seek discharge before the trial court under Section 135 of the Customs Act. Taxscan’s summary says the request to end the pending criminal proceedings must be taken up through a discharge application. The brief does not add further details of the alleged seizure or the trial timeline.
Why it matters
The Delhi High Court directed a passenger to pursue discharge before the trial court in a case under Section 135 of the Customs Act. The brief points to a procedural step in the customs case rather than a final ruling on guilt or liability.