Supreme Court of India

Aphali Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

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Reported as [1989] SUPP. 1 S.C.R. 129
Bench G.L. Oza and K.N. Saikia JJ.
Decided 19 September 1989

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What the Court ordered

In the result, we set aside the judgment and decree of the High Court and restore those of the Civil Judge decreeing the suit.

Judgment, page 24

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Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act 1955- Amendment Act 19 of 1961-Finance Act 1962-Section 18 thereof­ Levy of excise duty on the product "Ashvagandharist" manufactured by the appellant-Whether permissible under the schedule to the Act as amended-Effect and Interpretation of Explanation I added to the Schedule of the Act by Finance Act 1962-Circular dated May 31, 1962 issued by the Government of Maharashtra-Whether in conformity with the provisions of the Act and Explanation I of the Schedule. Medicinal and Toilet Preparation (Excise Duties) Rules 1956- Rules 64 to 66

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