CESTAT

CESTAT Order – M/s Gahoi Tobacco Products Pvt. Ltd. vs. CCE Central Excise Appeal No. 51753 Of 2023 and 51754 of 2023

The Tribunal allowed both excise appeals of M/s Gahoi Tobacco Products Pvt. Ltd. and its ex‑Managing Director, setting aside the Commissioner’s de novo order on the ground of limitation and invalid service of show cause notice (SCN).​ Facts and background Service of SCN and limitation Decision Download Final Order Click Here For Other Legal Notes Click Here

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Customs Appeal No. 54927 OF 2023 (Hemendra Rai vs. Commissioner of Customs (Import))

The CESTAT allowed three connected appeals by Hemendra Rai, Rajiv Shewaramani and Aditya Gupta, set aside penalties imposed on them for alleged involvement in undervaluation of imported furniture via parallel invoices, as authorities improperly relied on retracted section 108 statements and un-certified email printouts without following sections 138B/138C procedures.​ Background Key Procedural Issues Reliance on…

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7 Ways to Make Your Life Divine and Fulfilling

7 Ways to Make Your Life Divine and Fulfilling

Life’s true essence lies not in material pursuits but in aligning with divine purpose—a harmonious blend of spiritual awakening, purposeful action, and inner peace. Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern insights, here are 7 transformative ways to infuse divinity into daily existence, fostering fulfillment that transcends fleeting joys. Embrace these, and watch ordinary moments bloom…

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Customs Appeal No. 50911 of 2025 (M/s. Yash Oro India Private Limited vs. Commissioner of Customs)

The Tribunal allowed the appeal of M/s Yash Oro India Pvt. Ltd., set aside the demand of customs duty, interest, redemption fine and penalty, and held that the importer could validly claim LDC exemption on gold dore imports under Notification 96/2008-Cus despite the DGFT licence mentioning Notification 12/2012/50/2017, as long as the licence itself remained…

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BHARTI AIRTEL LIMITED vs. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (ACC IMPORT)-NEW DELHI

CUSTOMS APPEAL NO. 50033 OF 2024 (BHARTI AIRTEL LIMITED vs. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (ACC IMPORT)-NEW DELHI

Summary The order allows Bharti Airtel’s appeal, holds that the imported Juniper router cards are “parts” classifiable under CTI 8517 70 90, and sets aside the demand, interest, penalty, and extended limitation.​ Case background Goods and rival classifications Tribunal’s reasoning on classification Limitation, penalty, and demand Final operative order Download Final Order Click Here For…

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5 Essential Tips from Gunalan Kamalini's Success Story

5 Essential Tips from Gunalan Kamalini’s Success Story

Gunalan Kamalini, the 17-year-old sensation from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has captured the imagination of Indian cricket fans with her meteoric rise. From a national-level roller skater sidelined by injuries to a senior India women’s team debutant in the T20I series against Sri Lanka (December 2025), Kamalini’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and relentless…

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How to Predict Gold Prices for the Next Decade?

How to Predict Gold Prices for the Next Decade?

Gold has long been humanity’s ultimate safe-haven asset, a store of value spanning millennia. As of December 2025, spot gold prices hovers around $2,700 per ounce, up 35% year-over-year amid geopolitical tensions and inflation fears. Predicting its trajectory through 2035 requires blending technical analysis, fundamental drivers, macroeconomic indicators, and sentiment gauges. While no forecast is…

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Bangladesh: Not a Safe Haven for Hindu Minorities?

Bangladesh: Not a Safe Haven for Hindu Minorities?

Bangladesh, with its 90% Muslim majority, has long projected an image of religious harmony rooted in Bengali syncretism. However, for its Hindu minority—now reduced to about 8% of the population (down from 22% at Partition)—life has become increasingly precarious. Reports of violence, land grabs, forced conversions, and systemic discrimination paint a grim picture, challenging the…

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The Odyssey (1997) Film Review: A Heroic Journey Worth Revisiting

The Odyssey (1997) Film Review: A Heroic Journey Worth Revisiting

Directed by Andrei KonchalovskyStarring Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa WilliamsRuntime: 176 minutes (miniseries)Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, EpicRating: 7.5/10 Andrei Konchalovsky’s 1997 TV miniseries adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey remains one of the most faithful and engaging screen versions of the ancient Greek epic. Airing on NBC as a two-part event, this production transforms Odysseus’s…

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