The Supreme Court has issued notices to Adani Enterprises and its MD Rajesh Adani after the Customs Department challenged a tribunal order that cleared the company in a Rs 49.77 crore duty-free gold and silver import case. The case will be taken up at the next hearing date.
The Madras High Court sentenced a Customs Officer and his wife to four years in prison, highlighting rampant corruption in India. The court remarked that corruption exists at unimaginable levels and often begins at home. This case highlights the deep-rooted bribery and misconduct within government institutions.
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has asked the Customs department to submit an affidavit explaining how its tax demand of $1.4 billion (over Rs 12,000 crore) from Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is not barred by limitation. The notice, issued in September 2024, has been challenged by the automobile company, which calls the demand “exorbitant” and “arbitrary and illegal.”
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Today, On 25th October, the Bombay High Court ordered the release of seized artworks by F N Souza and Akbar Padamsee, previously confiscated on obscenity grounds. The court deemed the confiscation unwarranted, emphasizing the artworks’ cultural and artistic significance, and criticized Customs officials for lacking the expertise to assess artistic value accurately.
The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on the customs department’s review plea regarding a 2021 ruling that denied DRI officers the authority to recover duties on cleared goods. The case involved arguments on whether DRI officials qualify as customs officers, with the opposing side asserting that the original judgment contained errors.
Yesterday, On 10th September, The Chief Justice of India has initiated hearings on the customs department’s review petition, challenging a prior ruling that affected customs operations. The petition aims to reverse the decision regarding the recovery of duties on imported goods. The Supreme Court began hearing the plea on May 19, 2022, and the case involves legal complexities and multiple legal entities.