Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
CESTAT Mumbai upholds suspension of NVOCC registration for failure to comply with customs directives on detention and demurrage waivers.
CBIC notifies mechanism for authenticating Export Declaration Forms at non-EDI locations under FEMA Regulations, 2026, effective 1 Oct 2026.
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CAAR) benches in Delhi and Mumbai rejected multiple applications for roasted areca nut classification, citing binding Madras High Court precedent.
CBIC notifies Special Notified Zone at Surat Diamond Bourse for rough diamond trade activities.
CAAR Mumbai held MILDS Block 2 aircraft components eligible for customs duty exemption with Condition No. 17 certification.
CAAR Mumbai classified embedded Wi-Fi, cellular, and GNSS modules under CTI 8517 79 90, permitting nil BCD under Notification 57/2017.
CAAR Mumbai ruled kitchen exhaust hoods over 120 cm with integral fans fall under CTH 8414 80 90, not 8414 59 90, affecting duty rates.
The Delhi High Court has denied the unconditional release of 290 grams of gold, mandating a customs adjudication on the alleged oral SCN issued.
The Delhi High Court ruled that the appropriate remedy for appeals concerning baggage-related customs orders lies with revision applications under Section 129DD of the Customs Act post-Commissioner Appeals decisions.
The Delhi High Court denied the release of 233 grams of gold to a passenger after acknowledging receipt of an oral show-cause notice, emphasizing procedural adherence in customs disputes.
The CBIC has released mandatory compliance checklists for the importation of cosmetics, drugs, and medical devices, requiring strict verification before granting out-of-charge clearance. This update aims to strengthen regulatory compliance.
The Delhi High Court has denied an unconditional release of a seized gold chain due to a 938-day delay in claiming it, alongside issues of undisclosed Customs statements. The ruling emphasizes the importance of timely action in such matters.