$~32 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010014442026 + W.P.(C) 699/2026 IBAD KHAN .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Amit Kumar Attri & Mr. Nikhil Singh, Advs. versus COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS .....Respondent Through: Mr. Aakarsh Srivastava, SSC with Mr. Ankit Kumar, Adv. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHAIL JAIN O R D E R % 12.10.2026 1. The petition is filed aggrieved by non-release of gold detained on 16.03.2024. 2. One of the grievances raised is that the matter has not been adjudicated till date. 3. Learned counsel for the respondents on instructions contends that the three personal hearing notices were issued, however, learned counsel for the petitioners refutes the contention. 4. In order to avoid any further complications, let the petitioner appear in the office of respondent on 21.10.2026 at 11.00 a.m.. The respondent shall deal with the matter in accordance with law and pass a speaking order within two weeks thereafter. 5. Needless to say that the petitioner shall be at liberty to avail remedies 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 14/10/2026 at 11:36:53 in accordance with law, if aggrieved of the decision. 6. The petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms. AVNEESH JHINGAN, J SHAIL JAIN, J OCTOBER 12, 2026 Ch 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 14/10/2026 at 11:36:53