2024 (7) TMI 548 - SCH - Central Excise

Refusal to de-seal cigarette manufacturing machines and DG sets - validity of the declaration of trade notice dated 18.01.2021 - arbitrary and violation of Article 14 of the Constitution of India or not - it was held by High Court that 'The impugned action of the respondents is wholly without jurisdiction for which the petitioner is liable to be compensated, hence instead of assessing losses caused in this writ petition, it is left to the petitioner to take recourse available under the law against the respondents.' HELD THAT - No case for interference is made out in exercise of jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India - The Special Leave Petitions are accordingly dismissed.

Summary

The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petitions under Article 136 of the Constitution of India as no case for interference was found. The delay was condoned, and the pending application was disposed of.