2025 (4) TMI 257

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....h Mittal, Advocates. For the Respondents Through: Mr. Kunal Rawat, SPC with Ms. Ekta and Ms. Dolly Verma, Advocates. Mr. Gibran Naushad, Sr. Standing Counsel with Mr. Harsh Singhal and Mr. Suraj Shekhar Singh, Advocates PRATHIBA M. SINGH, J. (ORAL) 1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2. This petition is filed under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India by the ....

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....s. 5. In respect of this investigation, it was also found by DRI that various entities were involved in supplying goods to the said main accused. The DRI had inspected various live consignments and had also conducted a market survey which revealed that ordinary garments were being overpriced only with an intention to avail duty drawbacks. There is a detailed investigation report which was the b....

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....nce the SCN was issued after the expiry of three years, the SCN itself would be liable to be quashed. Ld. Counsel has also relied upon the order of the Supreme Court dated 19th October, 2023 in SLP (Civil) 24022/2023 titled as Union of India & Ors. Versus M/S Raghav International & Anr. which reads as under: "Delay in filing the special leave petition is condoned. Having heard le....

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....uashed. We do not think that the impugned order would call for any interference in this case. Hence, the special leave petition is dismissed on the basis of delay and latches. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of." 8. A perusal of the above order would show that in the said matter, the SCNs were issued after a delay of six to ten years and there was no ....