Notification prohibiting export of Non-Basmati White Rice cannot have retrospective effect: Andhra Pradesh HC

Murali Mohana Boiled & Raw Rice Mill Pvt Ltd Vs Union of India and others (Andhra Pradesh High Court) Andhra Pradesh High Court held that notification no. 20 of 2003 dated 20.07.2023 prohibiting export of Non-Basmati White Rice cannot have the retrospective effect. The said notification shall have prospective effect only. Facts- All the petitioners are engaged in the business of procurement and export of Rice. They entered into supply contracts with their foreign buyers on different dates for export of the Non-Basmati India White Rice for the quantities mentioned in the respective contract...