2024 (5) TMI 870 - SCH - Customs

Seeking an interim relief or for final disposal of the matter - Seizure of areca nut - perishable commodity - HELD THAT - We dispose of this Special Leave Petition reserving liberty to the petitioner herein to seek an early hearing/advance the case/writ petition either for the purpose of seeking an interim relief or for final disposal of the matter. It is needless to observe that if the petitioner seeks urgent hearing for consideration of the interim prayers, the same shall be considered at the earliest, having regard to the nature of the commodity involved in the writ petition so as to save it from perishing as such. Thus, the Special Leave Petition is disposed of.

Summary

Issues:
The judgment involves the adjournment of a matter, the inability to seek an interim order, and the nature of the seized perishable commodity.

Adjournment Issue:
The petitioner's counsel argued that the matter was adjourned on a specific date, leading to the petitioner's inability to obtain an interim order in the writ petition. This delay has affected the petitioner's ability to address the issue promptly.

Interim Relief Issue:
The court disposed of the Special Leave Petition while granting the petitioner the liberty to request an early hearing or advance the case for either seeking interim relief or final disposal. The court emphasized the importance of considering urgent hearings for interim prayers due to the perishable nature of the commodity involved in the writ petition.

Disposition:
The Special Leave Petition was disposed of with the petitioner being granted the liberty to expedite the case for interim relief or final disposal. Any pending applications were also deemed disposed of as part of this judgment.