Supreme Court of India

Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

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Reported as [2017] 7 S.C.R. 894
Bench R.F. Nariman J.
Decided 18 July 2017

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What the Court ordered

We are of the view that the matter is no longer res-integra.

Judgment, page 8

From the headnote

Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1987: Para 28 r/w Exemption Notification dated 28'" Febntary, 1992 - Exemption Notification issued to appellant (manufacturer of a bulk drug) for the period upto 31.12.1994 - Demand notice by revenue to the appellant finding that there was differential in the price charged for the goods manufactured during exemption period - Writ petition challenging the demand, dismissed by High Court - On appeal, held: The exemption only relates to manufacture and has no reference to sale - Therefore, demand is not justified. Allowing the appeal, the Court HELD: 1. In view of

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