DESIGNATED AUTHORITY,MINISTRY OFCOMMERCE vs M/S LUBRIZON (INDIA PVT.LTD.).

The Supreme Court addressed the imposition of anti-dumping duty under Section 9A(1)(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, noting that the duty was levied for five years from the Final Notification issued on 1st October 2003, which was not extended beyond 4th September 2007. The Court emphasized the need for proper evaluation of the Tribunal's decision regarding the interpretation of 'like article' under Rule 2(d) of the Anti-Dumping Rules, 1995, while keeping the legal question open for future determination. The Civil Appeal was disposed of without costs, indicating no interference with the Tribunal's decision at this stage.