https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=774662 Ayurvedic drugs fall within the regulatory ambit of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the import-control scheme applies to them without a carve-out. Although the import forms under Rules 23 and 24 are framed for allopathic drugs and do not fit ayurvedic products, that regulatory gap calls for amendment by the rule-making authority rather than judicial redrafting. Pending a suitable framework, import clearance may be regulated by interim conditions, including laboratory testing through a CDSCO-accredited facility, oversight by the competent licensing authority, and compliance with applicable manufacturing standards, with the importer bearing the costs. en-us Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:40:47 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=774662 Ayurvedic drugs fall within the regulatory ambit of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the import-control scheme applies to them without a carve-out. Although the import forms under Rules 23 and 24 are framed for allopathic drugs and do not fit ayurvedic products, that regulatory gap calls for amendment by the rule-making authority rather than judicial redrafting. Pending a suitable framework, import clearance may be regulated by interim conditions, including laboratory testing through a CDSCO-accredited facility, oversight by the competent licensing authority, and compliance with applicable manufacturing standards, with the importer bearing the costs. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=774662