HC refuses to entertain writ challenging mandatory Pre-Deposit requirement

Faisal Ahmed Abdul Malik Javeri Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) No doubt, there are certain decisions, in which it has been held that the provisions of Customs Act will not affect the powers of jurisdiction of this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. There is absolutely no dispute as regards such a proposition. This, however, means that in a given case there can be absolutely no bar to this Court examining orders made by statutory Authorities without requiring the petitioners to avail of alternative remedies that may be available under the Statute. In the facts and circ...