LawcurbLawcurbTMLegal Intelligence. Simplified.

Union of India & Others v. Board of Trustees of the Port of Bombay

2026 INSC 91925 August 202615 min read

Union of India & Others vs Board of Trustees of the Port of Bombay

Port Trust approved as custodian under Customs Act is liable to pay duty on pilfered goods despite separate statutory custody regime.

Case Snapshot

Case Name
Union of India & Others v. Board of Trustees of the Port of Bombay
Citation
2026 INSC 919
Bench
Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Manmohan
Date of Judgment
August 25, 2026
Area of Law
Customs Law, Port Trust Law, Interpretation of Statutes
✦

Unlock Full Judgment Analysis

Subscribe to access the complete breakdown of this judgment and all premium research sections.

The Judgment in One Line
Background
Issues Before the Court
Court's Analysis
Decision
Why This Judgment Matters
Subscribe to Continue

Already a subscriber? Log in

Premium Content Locked