Supreme Court affirms High Court ruling on excise duty for Dena Ji Brand shampoos

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision in favor of the Revenue, ruling that the goods in question, including Dena Ji Brand shampoos, were not classified as ayurvedic medicines and were subject to excise duty. An interim stay was granted on the impugned order, contingent upon the petitioner depositing fifty percent of the demanded duty within eight weeks.

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The Supreme Court heard a case regarding Central Excise Reference No. 8 of 2004, where the High Court's decision in favor of the Revenue was challenged. The petitioner argued that the goods in question, including Dena Ji Brand shampoos, were ayurvedic medicines not subject to excise duty. An interim stay was granted on the impugned order, pending the petitioner depositing fifty percent of the demanded duty within eight weeks.

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