Customs delays can't be punishment for passengers: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court flagged systemic delays by Customs in adjudicating detained goods cases, noting goods in a petition by Niyamat Khan were detained in January 2025 but remain unadjudicated as of November 2026. The court said mounting demurrage charges compound hardship and directed Customs to file a detailed affidavit within three weeks. The next hearing is scheduled for November 27.