Owens-Corning (India) Private Limited & Ors. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court)
The Bombay High Court considered a writ petition seeking directions to the Central Government to undertake provisional assessment of imports following the final findings and recommendation dated 8 September 2025 of the Designated Authority for imposition of Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on the subject goods. The petitioners contended that despite the recommendation, no action had been taken by the Central Government, including provisional assessment of imports. They also relied on similar writ petitions pending before the Delhi, Gujarat, and Madras High Courts, where notices had been issued on comparable prayers.
The High Court issued notice to Respondent Nos. 1 and 2, made it returnable on 3 August 2026, and directed the respondents to file their reply and show cause as to why ad-interim relief should not be granted. The Court clarified that the pendency of the writ petition would not prevent the concerned authorities from taking appropriate action, including carrying out provisional assessment of imports. The respondents were directed to file their reply within three weeks after serving an advance copy to the petitioners. The matter was directed to be listed on 3 August 2026 along with Writ Petition (L) No. 20307 of 2026.
