Supreme Court of India

Poolpandi Etc. Etc. v. Superintendent, Central Excise and Others Etc. Etc.

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Reported as [1992] 3 S.C.R. 247

Bench L.M. Sharma J.

Decided 14 May 1992

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We hold that there is no merit in the stand of appellant before us.

Judgment, page 11

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