Non-basmati rice export Prohibition: Delhi HC upheld strict interpretation of export policy

VI Exports India Private Limited Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) The case of VI Exports India Private Limited versus Union of India, heard by the Delhi High Court, revolves around the sudden spike in global rice prices in 2022, prompting the Indian government to prohibit the export of non-basmati white rice through Notification No. 20/2023 issued on 20th July 2023. This decision aimed to safeguard India’s food security amidst rising prices. However, the government allowed certain exemptions for exporters who had already initiated export processes or met specific conditions. After th...