Delhi HC says customs broker not liable for missing exporter meeting
In short
The Delhi High Court said a customs broker cannot be penalised just for not meeting an exporter in person. The court said verified KYC papers are enough if there is no finding of forgery.
The ruling limits how customs rules are used against brokers. It may matter for customs compliance and for exporters and brokers working under CBLR, 2018.
What the reporting says
The court held that failure to personally meet exporters does not by itself establish a violation of Regulation 10(n) of CBLR, 2018, when prescribed KYC documents are obtained and there is no finding of forgery. The ruling concerns customs compliance and broker liability.
Why it matters
The Delhi High Court ruled that a customs broker is not automatically in breach of Regulation 10(n) of CBLR, 2018, simply because the broker did not personally meet the exporter. The decision is relevant to customs compliance, broker responsibility and export documentation processes.