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2018 (5) TMI 572 - HC - CustomsPre-deposit - reduction in quantum of pre-deposit - Classification of goods - hooks and eyes fastening strips - whether classified under CTH 83081010 or otherwise? - Held that: - In Pioneer Corporation versus Union of India, [2016 (6) TMI 437 - DELHI HIGH COURT], a Division Bench of this Court has held that the High Court while exercising writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution can exercise discretion and reduce the pre-deposit in rare and deserving case, notwithstanding the amendment made under Section 35F of the Customs Act. The statute has not withdrawn or taken away the said power vested in the Writ Court, which should be exercised in rare but compelling and deserving cases, when the cause of justice requires such reduction - petition disposed off.
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