Ajay Kumar Goel v. Union of India and Others

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25.08.2026

¶1Through the present Writ Petition, the Petitioner seeks quashing of the Order dated 29th November, 2024, passed by the Adjudicating Authority, whereby the alleged gold jewellery weighing 266 grams, along with mobile phones, etc., was ordered to be absolutely confiscated.

¶2It is noted that the Petitioner has also preferred an Appeal against the impugned Order, which is stated to be pending.

¶3In view of the aforesaid position, this Court is of the view that it would not be appropriate for the Petitioner to simultaneously pursue the same issue before two different forums.

¶4It is further noted that the Appeal was filed by the Petitioner on 23rd May, 2025. In case the Petitioner files an application seeking early disposal of the Appeal, the same shall be sympathetically considered by the Commissioner (Appeals). This is a digitally signed order. 5. Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the Commissioner (Appeals) is directed to decide the pending Appeal expeditiously.

¶6With the aforesaid observations, the present Writ Petition stands disposed of.

ANIL KSHETARPAL, J.

AMIT MAHAJAN, J. AUGUST 25, 2026/PT/MM This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010400962026 + W.P.(C) 12415/2026 AJAY KUMAR GOEL .....Petitioner Through: versus UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Rajesh Kumar SPC and Mr. Sumit Ranjan GP CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT MAHAJAN