The court held that documentary records, financial transactions, and surrounding circumstances disclosed a prima facie conspiracy, making discharge impermissible at the pre-trial stage.
CESTAT held that I-STAT blood gas cartridges are accessories of the analyser and not independent diagnostic reagents. As a result, reclassification under CTH 3822 and the resulting duty demand were set aside.
The High Court sent the matter back for fresh adjudication after a GST demand was confirmed due to non-filing of a reply. Relief was granted subject to partial pre-deposit and filing of objections.
The court set aside an adjudication order after finding that the confirmed demand far exceeded the amount proposed in the notice. The ruling reiterates that authorities cannot travel beyond the show cause notice while adjudicating.
The appellate authority rejected the customs appeal solely on limitation, holding it was filed far beyond the maximum period permitted under law. The ruling underscores that statutory timelines are absolute and merits cannot be examined once delay exceeds the condonable limit.
The Court held that reassessment is not barred by change of opinion where the original issue was dropped due to absence of evidence. Subsequent reopening based on new material was found legally sustainable.
The Tribunal ruled that rental receipts could not be shifted to income from other sources without any change in facts. Long-standing acceptance of house property treatment required the Department to follow consistency.
The Tribunal held that an AI-based smart robot could not be classified as an electronic toy when it satisfied the requirements of an automatic data processing unit. Re-classification by customs authorities was set aside for lack of technical justification.
The High Court ruled that the Tribunal cannot refuse to consider a stay application merely because no tax demand exists. It held that the power to grant stay flows from appellate jurisdiction and must be exercised where necessary to protect the appeal from becoming ineffective.
CESTAT held that handheld barcode scanners with limited mobile features are not classifiable as smartphones. The ruling restores classification as scanners under CTH 8471 and grants exemption from Basic Customs Duty.
