$~91 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 9907/2026 MR. SHEKHAR GUPTA .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Komal Pal, Adv. versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Neeraj Kumar (CGSC, UOI) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT MAHAJAN O R D E R % 22.07.2026 1. The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking, inter alia, the following substantive reliefs: a) Quash and set aside the impugned order dated 29.11.2024 passed by the Respondents; b) Direct the Respondents to release the seized goods of the Petitioner forthwith; c) In the alternative, direct the Respondents to pass a fresh, reasoned and speaking order after granting proper opportunity of hearing; 2. It is stated that, being aggrieved by the order dated 29.11.2024, the Petitioner has preferred an Appeal, which is presently pending consideration. 3. In view of the alternate relief sought in prayer clause (c), the present Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the Appellate Authority to make an endeavour to consider and dispose of the pending Appeal expeditiously, in accordance with law. 4. It is clarified that this Court has not expressed any opinion on This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 27/07/2026 at 15:41:03 the merits of the Appeal. ANIL KSHETARPAL, J. AMIT MAHAJAN, J. JULY 22, 2026/PT/pal This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 27/07/2026 at 15:41:03