UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE THROUGH SECRETARY vs M/S KUMHO PETROCHEMICALS CO. LIMITED THROUGH ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the extension of anti-dumping duty under Section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, following a sunset review investigation. The Court upheld the High Court's ruling that the continuation of anti-dumping duty after its expiry was invalid, but affirmed that public notice of initiation of the investigation was not required to be published in the Official Gazette prior to the expiry of the duty. The Court ultimately dismissed the appeals filed by the Union of India and others, maintaining the High Court's decision.