Schulke India Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India
Date: November 10, 2024
Subject Matter
Press release dated July 15, 2020, classifying alcohol-based hand sanitizers as "disinfectants" is quashed
Summary
The case involves a dispute between the Petitioner, who trades in hand rubs/sanitizers and antiseptics, and the Respondents regarding the classification and GST rate applicable to these products. The Petitioner contends that their products should be…
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF BOMBAY HIGH COURT 1. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 2. The rule is made returnable immediately at the request and with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties. 3. The Petitioner is engaged in trading of hand rubs/sanitisers and antiseptics. The Petitioner claims that such hand rubs/sanitisers and antiseptics are used as pharmaceutical aid (…