“Ignorance of Law is No Excuse for Breaking It”: Bombay HC in Case Against Pharma Director for Exporting Contraband Chemical

The Bombay High Court dismissed Vivalavita Pharmaceuticals’ director’s petition to quash a case against him for exporting a contraband chemical without the required certificate, citing ignorance of the law as no defense. The court emphasized the detrimental impact on law enforcement and highlighted the importance of staying updated with legal regulations in the export-import business.