Facts of the Case

The Commissioner of Central GST and Central Excise, Jammu & Kashmir, filed an appeal before the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh challenging the order passed in favour of Ambika International, SIDCO Industrial Complex, Bari Brahmana, Jammu. During the hearing, the Court observed that the issues involved in the present appeal were identical to those already adjudicated in a batch of connected Central Excise Appeals, with CEA No. 10 of 2020 serving as the leading case.

 

Issues Involved

  1. Whether the present Central Excise Appeal raised any new legal issue requiring independent adjudication.
  2. Whether the appeal was already covered by the judgment rendered by the High Court in CEA No. 10 of 2020 and connected matters.

 

Petitioner’s Arguments

The petitioner, Commissioner of Central GST and Central Excise, Jammu & Kashmir, pursued the appeal challenging the impugned order and sought adjudication by the High Court.

 

Respondent’s Arguments

The respondent was not represented during the proceedings. However, the Court considered the legal position in light of the earlier binding judgment governing identical issues.

 

Court Order / Findings

The High Court held that the present appeal was similar and identical to several other Central Excise Appeals already decided by the Court through its judgment dated 23 May 2022 in CEA No. 10 of 2020 and connected appeals. The Court further observed that the appellant had failed to raise any new ground warranting reconsideration. Accordingly, the appeal was dismissed on the same terms and conditions as laid down in the earlier judgment.

 

Important Clarification

  • When an appeal raises issues that are identical to those already settled by a binding precedent, and no fresh grounds are presented, the High Court may dismiss the appeal by following the earlier judgment.
  • The Court reaffirmed the principle of judicial consistency by applying the decision rendered in CEA No. 10 of 2020 to the present appeal.

 

Sections Involved

  • Relevant provisions of the Central Excise Act, 1944 governing Central Excise Appeals before the High Court.

·         Appeal under the provisions relating to Central Excise disputes.

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