Supreme Court of India · 2020-04-24
UNION OF INDIA vs U.A.E.EXCHANGE CENTRE
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/6015
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UNION OF INDIA
- Respondent
- U.A.E.EXCHANGE CENTRE
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the U.A.E. Exchange Centre, a foreign entity, could operate a liaison office in India under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973. The court upheld the Reserve Bank of India's approval for the liaison office, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance in foreign remittance services. The judgment reinforced the necessity for foreign entities to adhere to Indian laws while conducting business operations.