2012 (11) TMI 535 - SCH - Central Excise

Exemplary cost on Two Officers - Held that - As ordered by The High Court in assessee s own case 2011 (11) TMI 55 - PUNJAB AND HARYANA that exemplary cost on two officers is to be imposed. Apparent from the facts and circumstance of the case appeal is allowed and the cost on two officers had been waived. 0rder of the High Court is set aside.

Summary

The Supreme Court of India allowed an appeal by the Union of India, waiving costs imposed on two officers by the High Court. The appeal was represented by various advocates. Shri S.K. Bagaria accepted notice for the respondent. Leave was granted, and after hearing both parties, the costs were waived based on the fairness of the respondent's counsel's statement.