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Case Details

  • Case Name: Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise vs M/s Sturdy Polymers Ltd. & Ors.
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court. 2 Section III-B
  • Civil Appeal No.: 2285/2011
  • IA No.: 153657/2026 (Substituted Service)
  • Date of Hearing: 29-05-2026

Parties Involved

  • Appellant: Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise
  • Respondents: M/s Sturdy Polymers Ltd. and others (respondent nos. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14‑18, 26; respondents 23 and 25 deleted)
  • Counsel for Appellant: Mr. Gurmeet Singh Makker, AOR; Dr. Ashwani Bharadwaj, Adv.
  • Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Praveen Kumar, AOR; Mr. Ashwani Kumar, AOR

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Application for substituted service by way of publication for respondents nos. 3 and 9 due to non‑appearance despite service.

Findings & Observations

  • The Registrar allowed the application for substituted service.
  • Respondent nos. 23 and 25 were deleted per earlier court order dated 16‑09‑2016.
  • Respondent nos. 4, 5, 10, 11, 14‑18, and 26 are duly represented.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Affidavit along with proof of publication to be filed by counsel for the appellant on or before 13‑07‑2026.
  • No appearance from remaining respondents; matter to be listed again on 03‑08‑2026.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Submission of affidavit and proof of publication as directed.
  • Compliance with listing order on 03‑08‑2026.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • Substituted service by publication permitted; procedural directions issued for further compliance.
  • Record of proceedings to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.