Interim stay against DGFT action granted where Norms Committee findings supported a prima facie case

Interim stay may be granted against an impugned DGFT order and its consequential communication where the petitioner shows a prima facie case. The Norms Committee's decision was treated as a material factor supporting interim protection. On the facts described, the Court found that suspension of the impugned order and communication was warranted pending final hearing, and the existence of an alternative remedy did not bar such protection at this stage.

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Issues: Whether interim stay should be granted against the operation and implementation of the impugned order and the consequential communication issued by the DGFT authorities.

Analysis: The decision of the Norms Committee was treated as a material factor showing a prima facie case in favour of the petitioner. The Court found that, in the facts of the case, the impugned order and the consequential communication warranted suspension pending final hearing. The availability of an alternative remedy did not prevent grant of interim protection at this stage.

Conclusion: Interim stay was granted in favour of the petitioner against the impugned order and the consequential communication.

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