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In view of the fact that the main matter is already referred to a larger Bench by an order of Reference dated 11.8.2015, we are of the opinion that it is better that all the instant applications are also heard by the larger Bench...

Excise — Excise duty — Tariff rate — Applicability — Respondent is under 100% EoU scheme and is engaged in the manufacture of De — Oiled Cake (DoC) of soyabean, groundnut, mustard and other edible oil seeds — — As far as soyabean...

Practice and Procedure — Consent order — Consent order with consequential directions by High Court — Matter concerning election to Bar Association — On facts, set aside as both Rohtak and Panipat Bar Associations were not the...

Excise — Modvat/Cenvat credit on inputs (explosives, lubricating oils etc. — In the show-cause notice issued by the respondent — Department, it was admitted that the goods are not in the nature of capital goods and these were...

A. Criminal Law — Narcotics, intoxicants and liquor — Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 — S. 50 — Non-examination of independent witness present during search — If fatal — Where before causing a search...

Customs — Custom duty — Exemption notification — Notification clearly manifests that it is not necessary that the material which is imported into India has to be used in the manufacture of articles which are to be exported out of...

The goods were imported by one M/s. Gold-en Plastics Company, Bombay against whom the proceedings were initiated by the Customs Department initially. However, after dissolution of the said firm, respondent herein, who was Customs...

Excise — Excise duty — Respondent is engaged in the manufacture of processed textile fabrics — Processed textile fabrics have been specified by the Central Government under Noti. No. 41/98 — CE(NT) dt. 10-12-1998 as notified...

A. Customs — Appeal — Limitation — Appeal is liable to be dismissed only on the ground of limitation as decided by the Cestat as it was a case where the extended period of limitation provided under S. 28 of the Customs Act, could...

Criminal Law — Penal Code, 1860 — Ss. 302 and 307 — Accused acquitted of offence under — Correctness of prosecution version highly doubtful — No evidence on record to establish any motive on the part of the accused to cause death...