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M/S.Vedanta Limited v. Union of India

Madras HC15 Dec 2025WA(MD)/79/2019

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What is this about?

Vedanta Limited vs Union of India & Others; W.A.(MD)No.79 of 2019; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; writ appeal under Clause 15 of Letters Patent against order dated 29.10.2018 in W.P(MD)No.18435 of 2018; appeal dismissed, no costs; connected C.M.P(MD)Nos.443 & 444 of 2019 closed; reliance on Union of India v. Cosmo Films Limited, (2023) 9 SCC 244; Judges G.R.Swaminathan and R.Kalaimathi; dated 15.12.2025.

What did the court decide?

In view of the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court reported in (2023) 9 SCC 244 (Union of India v. Cosmo Films Limited), nothing survives for further adjudication in this writ appeal. ¶29

M/S.Vedanta Limited Vs Union of India — Madras HC (2025) — LawSathi Research

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W.A.(MD)No.79 of 2019

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 15.12.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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AND

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.KALAIMATHI

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W.A(MD)No.79 of 2019

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and

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C.M.P(MD)Nos.443 & 444 of 2019

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M/s.Vedanta Limited, Having officer at SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Madurai Bye pass Road TV Puram, Tuticorin – 628 002, Represented by its Authorized signatory, J.Janakiram.

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... Appellant / Petitioner Vs.

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1.Union of India, Through Secretary, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.137, North Block, New Delhi – 110 001.

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2.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Through the Director General of Foreign Trade, North Block, New Delhi – 110 001.

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1/4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.A.(MD)No.79 of 2019

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3.The Department of Revenue Intelligence, Through the Deputy Director, Kolkata Zonal Unit, Ho-Chi-Minh Sarani, Kolkatta – 700001.

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4.The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Through Chairman, North Block, New Delhi – 110001. ... Respondents / Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Appeal filed under Clause 15 of Letters Patent to set aside the order dated 29.10.2018 made in W.P(MD)No.18435 of 2018 and consequently allow the writ petition.

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For Appellant : Mr.Raguvaran Gopalan

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For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbiah

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Central Government Senior Panel Counsel for R.1 & R.2

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Mr.N.Dilip Kumar for R.3

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JUDGMENT

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(Judgment of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.)