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- SC : ‘Sharbat’ deriving identity from fruit content, is fruit drink; Applies common-parlance, essential-character test
- HC : Test report not invalid merely because samples tested in two labs; Upholds DRI seizure
- SC : Copy of SC-judgment quashing demand on 'Naphtha' predominantly used for fertilizer-production despite partial non-fertilizer use
- HC : Post-import lapses by importers don’t attract penalty on foreign exporter; Clarifies Department’s extra-territorial jurisdiction
Prior permission from Chief Controller of Explosives required for import of Ammonium Nitrate of certain specification, classified as explosives under Explosive Act; Amends Chapter 31 of ITC(HS), 2012
FTP Notification No. 34(RE-2013)/2009-2014 dated August 14, 2013
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