How Courts look at Customs Seizure at Airports & Passenger Rights : CASE COMPILATION

The rapid growth of international travel and cross-border trade has significantly increased the instances of customs enforcement at airports. Passengers arriving in or departing from India are frequently subjected to scrutiny by Customs authorities under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. While the law empowers officers to seize undeclared goods, foreign currency, gold, or other prohibited items, courts have consistently emphasized that such powers must be exercised within the framework of legality, fairness, and protection of individual rights.