https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=85880 The appellate tribunal set aside the Collector of Central Excise, Madurai's order holding appellants liable for duty evasion in manufacturing detergent cakes and washing powder clandestinely. The tribunal emphasized the denial of cross-examination violated principles of natural justice, as evidence from third parties was crucial. It stressed the need for procedural fairness, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication to allow appellants to cross-examine key witnesses. The judgment underscores the significance of upholding the right to challenge evidence in legal proceedings. en-us Fri, 03 May 1996 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:53:10 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=85880 The appellate tribunal set aside the Collector of Central Excise, Madurai's order holding appellants liable for duty evasion in manufacturing detergent cakes and washing powder clandestinely. The tribunal emphasized the denial of cross-examination violated principles of natural justice, as evidence from third parties was crucial. It stressed the need for procedural fairness, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication to allow appellants to cross-examine key witnesses. The judgment underscores the significance of upholding the right to challenge evidence in legal proceedings. Case-Laws Central Excise Fri, 03 May 1996 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=85880