Foreign Trade Policy — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. v. Union of India

1978

This landmark judgment established the constitutional validity of export obligations and the government's power to regulate foreign trade under Entry 41 of the Union List. The…

Indian Aluminium Co. Ltd. v. Union of India

1985

This case dealt with the validity of export restrictions and the government's power to prohibit exports of essential commodities. The Supreme Court upheld the government's…

Raj Kumar Impex v. Union of India

2002

This judgment addressed the procedural aspects of export-import licensing and the principles of natural justice in trade administration. The Supreme Court held that DGFT decisions…