2025 (5) TMI 177 - SCH - Customs

Condonation of Delay in filing the special leave petition - HELD THAT - Following the order in Union of India and Another vs. M/s Asia Exporters Others 2023 (10) TMI 1435 - SC ORDER this Special Leave Petition also stands dismissed.

Summary

The Supreme Court, in the Special Leave Petition arising from Special Civil Application No.10699 of 2021 concerning assessment years 2011-2016, condoned delay in filing but dismissed the petition. The Court emphasized that the show cause notice was issued on 24.03.2021, "5 to 10 years thereafter," without any explanation for the delay. The High Court had quashed the notices on grounds of delay and laches, holding the respondent authority's action as belated. The Supreme Court found no reason to interfere, stating: "We do not think that the impugned order would call for any interference in this case." Consequently, the Special Leave Petition was dismissed and pending applications disposed of.