2008 (4) TMI 709 - SC - Central Excise

Jurisdiction - Article 136 of the Constitution of India - Held that - there is no reason to interfere in exercise of our jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India against a well meritted judgment of the High Court. These appeals are devoid of merit and the same are accordingly dismissed.

Summary

Issues:
Dismissal of appeals under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.

Analysis:
The Supreme Court, comprising Mr. H.K. Sema and Mr. Markandey Katju JJ., dismissed multiple civil appeals, including numbers 1174/04, 1175/04, 1176/04, 1178/04, 1179/04, 1180/04, 3416/07, 3417/07, 7545/04, 7546/04, and 7547/04. The appeals were presented by various appellants represented by different senior advocates and lawyers. The respondents were also represented by senior advocates and advocates. The Court, after hearing the arguments of all parties at length, found no reason to interfere with the High Court's well-merited judgment. The appeals were deemed devoid of merit and were consequently dismissed under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. The Court also ruled that no costs were to be awarded in this matter.