Indirect tax weekly flashback for the period 30 March to 5 April 2025.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL by Customs Officer on Kolkata Airport Incident, Questions Locus Standi
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a customs officer seeking an investigation into the 2019 incident at Kolkata airport involving Rujira Banerjee, wife of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, and her sister Maneka Gambhir.
Delhi High Court
Non-Grant Of Duty Drawback To Vedanta: Delhi High Court Directs CBIC to Pass Reasoned Order
The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to pass a reasoned order within 3 months in respect of the non-grant of duty drawback to Vedanta.
After Delhi High Court Rebuke, Customs Implements Measures to Prevent Unlawful Detention of Air Travellers’ Personal Jewellery
After Delhi High Court rebuke, customs implements measures to prevent unlawful detention of air travellers’ personal jewellery.
Delhi High Court Directs Customs Commissioner To Investigate Alleged Illegal Seizure of 122,000 Thai Baht at IGI Airport
The Delhi High Court has directed the customs commissioner to investigate alleged illegal seizure of 122,000 Thai Baht at IGI Airport.
Woman’s Personal Gold Jewellery Seizure: Delhi High Court Imposes Rs. 25K Cost On Customs Dept. [READ ORDER]
The Delhi High Court has imposed the cost of Rs. 25,000 on the customs department for seizing woman’s personal gold jewellery in an insensitive manner.
Gujarat High Court
Quoting Pink Floyd’s Lyrics Gujarat High Court Quashes A Decade Old Customs SCN
The Gujarat High Court while quashing a decade old customs Show Cause Notice (SCN) held that revival of the proceedings after an inordinate delay is contrary to the concept of speedy disposal of SCN, when proper reason for the delay is not provided.
Gujarat High Court Allows Benefit Of Rebate Under RoDTEP Scheme to Sugar Exporter
The Gujarat High Court has allowed the benefit of rebate under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme to the sugar exporter.
Punjab & Haryana High Court
Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Notice, Grants Interim Protection in Petition Challenging Entry Tax Assessments
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a notice of motion and granted interim protection in a writ petition filed by Sanden Vikas India Pvt. Ltd. challenging assessment notices under long-repealed entry tax laws.
Karnataka High Court
Customs Appeal Pending Before CESTAT Since 1 Year: Karnataka High Court Directs Disposal Within 4 Months
The Karnataka High Court has directed the disposal of the customs appeal which was pending before Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) within 4 months.
