Section 127: Award of confiscation or penalty by customs officers not to interfere with other punishments

Q: What does Section 127 of The Customs Act, 1962 (CuA) deal with?

Section 127 CuA pertains to "Award of confiscation or penalty by customs officers not to interfere with other punishments". It is part of the The Customs Act, 1962, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 127 of The Customs Act, 1962 (CuA) prescribes award of confiscation or penalty by customs officers not to interfere with other punishments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 127 CuA still in force?

Yes, Section 127 of the The Customs Act, 1962 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 127 CuA?

धारा 127 CuA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 127 of the The Customs Act, 1962. Section 127 of The Customs Act, 1962 (CuA) prescribes award of confiscation or penalty by customs officers not to interfere with other punishments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 127 CuA?

Dhara 127 CuA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 127 of the The Customs Act, 1962. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 127 of The Customs Act, 1962 (CuA) prescribes award of confiscation or penalty by customs officers not to interfere with other punishments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 127 of The Customs Act, 1962?

Cite as: "Section 127, The Customs Act, 1962 (CuA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Customs Act, 1962, § 127 (India).

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The Customs Act, 1962

Chapter XIVCO — nfiscation Of Goods And Conveyances And Imposition Of Penalties

Section 127

Award of confiscation or penalty by customs officers not to interfere with other punishments

- The award of any confiscation or penalty under this Act by an officer of customs shall not prevent the infliction of any punishment to which the person affected thereby is liable under the provisions of Chapter XVI of this Act or under any other law.

[CHAPTER XIV-A] [Inserted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 102 (w.e.f. 1-8-1998). ] Settlement Of Cases