Customs Act, 1962 · Chapter XVI: Offences and Prosecutions
Section 133: Obstruction of officer of customs
If any person intentionally obstructs any officer of customs in the exercise of any powers conferred under this Act, such person shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to [two years], or with fine, or with both.
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Supreme Court judgments citing the section 133
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Devendra Kumar v. The State (Nct of Delhi) & Anr.
High Court affirmed the order passed by the CMM directing registration of the FIR against the petitioner for offences punishable u/ss.186 and 341, Penal Code, 1860. Whether the CMM erred in involving the police in a…
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Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India and Others
Challenge to the constitutional validity and the right of the authorized officers to arrest under the Customs Act, 1962 and the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (GST Act).
- Om Prakash & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
- M/S. Novva Ads v. Secretary, Deptt. of Municipal Administration and Water Supply and Anr.
- Corporation of Calcuta and Another v. Liberty Cinema