Delhi High Court rules import restrictions cannot apply before official gazette notification
The Delhi High Court has held that trade restrictions issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade cannot affect shipments arriving prior to official gazette publication. Importers facing cargo delays can leverage this ruling to contest retrospective application of policy changes. This verdict protects commercial certainty for inbound consignments.
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For professionals: Trade consultants and customs advisors must examine pending detention orders and clearance delays. · Professional advice should focus on shielding commercial importers from unexpected policy enforcement on goods already dispatched or landed.
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