SC Sets Deadline for Adjudication of 10-Year-Old CENVAT Credit Case

Commissioner, GST and Central Excise Vs Swati Menthol and Allied Chemicals Ltd (Supreme Court of India) Introduction: In the landmark case of Commissioner Vs Swati Menthol and Allied Chemicals Ltd, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the adjudication of a ten-year-old CENVAT credit demand case to be completed within eight weeks. The decision marks a significant point in India’s legal history, with implications for businesses and authorities alike. Analysis: The Supreme Court intervened in a situation where the proceedings were initiated by two show cause notices dated in 2010. These n...