Madras HC says Customs Cannot Retain Imported Goods on Mere Suspicion

The consignment had remained uncleared since January 2026, ostensibly for classification and testing. The Court held that Customs could not continue retaining the goods on mere suspicion, particularly when the first sample was improperly drawn by Customs and the subsequent FSSAI-authorised test showed moisture below 6%, consistent with the applicable AAR rulings.