High Court of Karnataka Adjudicates Writ Petition Challenging Mandatory Pre-Deposit Under Section 129E of Customs Act, 1962. Assessee Claims That Requirement to Deposit 7.5% of Duty Demanded, Capped at Rs.10 Crores, Renders Appellate Remedy Illusory and Infringes Fundamental Rights to Trade and Livelihood.
7 Nov 2025The petitioner, an importer of edible oils, challenged the mandatory pre-deposit requirement under Section 129E(ii) of the Customs Act, 1962 before th...




