Akni Futuristic Technologies v. the Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Batch of writ petitions challenged show cause notices adjudicated after delays of 9 to 20 years on grounds of transfer to call book or office restructuring. Following prior coordinate bench decisions, the court held such reasons insufficient, especially absent intimation to petitioners, and quashed the notices and orders in original.
What did the court decide?
Show cause notices and orders in original quashed and set aside for unjustified delay; rule made absolute; no costs; interim applications disposed.