Supreme Court orders High Court to fast‑track Pernod Ricard India's customs duty case, with appearances on 15 May 2026 and hearing on 19 May 2026.
The dispute centers on an alleged customs duty liability of roughly Rs 3,000 crore, which the petitioner contests.
Court directs filing of additional affidavits on High Court proceedings and asks the Chief Justice to constitute a dedicated bench.
An earlier order dated 12 Sep 2025 by the Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Import) remains pending before the Delhi High Court for 28 Jul 2026.