Service Exports from India Scheme challenge to FTP Clause 3.08(f) dismissed; special leave petition refused under Article 136

Challenge to validity of Clause 3.08(f) of the FTP 2015-20 alleging repugnancy with the parent FTDR Act and contesting the requirement of obtaining an Import Export Code; the High Court relied on an amendment to FTP 2015-20 in its approach. On consideration, SC declined to exercise jurisdiction under Article 136 and dismissed the special leave petition, leaving in place the impugned FTP provision and the IEC requirement as interpreted post-amendment.

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The Supreme Court of India dismissed the Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution of India as no case for interference was made out. The pending application(s) were also disposed of. No appearance was made for the respondent(s).

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