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Constitutional Petition No. 150 of 1976, heard on 29th November 1983.
----S. 156 (8) (89) - Confiscation, validity of - Special Judge (Customs) acquitting driver and cleaner of truck, carrying betelnuts by giving benefit of doubt-Judgment of Special Judge (Customs), held, not binding on Customs Officer, so far confiscation of property is concerned.
-- S. 14-"Port" and "coastal area", extent of-Super Highway, held, not a part of Karachi Port but a "Coastal area" where Coast Guards could operate.
P L D 1978 Kar.1110 ref.
-- S. 156 (8) (89) read with Ss. 168 & 171 - Search and seizure--- Confiscation, validity of-Truck carrying smuggled betelnuts seized on Super Highway by Coast Guards Officers and notices under Ss. 168 & 171, Customs Act, duly served before passing order of confiscation - Contention that Special Judge (Customs) having recorded order of acquittal against accused driver and cleaner of truck, Customs Officer could not pass any order confiscating seized betelnuts - Contention, held, without force-Confiscation order of Customs Officer maintained, in circumstances.
Muzaffar Hussain for Petitioner.
Abdul Khair for Respondents Nos. 1 to 3.
Habibur Rehman for Respondent No. 4.
Date of hearing: 29th November, 1983.
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