IndiGo argued that levying Customs duty on such re-imports amounted to double taxation (Image source: Unsplash) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

InterGlobe Aviation, operator of IndiGo airline, approached the Delhi High Court on Friday seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore paid as Customs duty on aircraft engines and parts re-imported into India after overseas repairs.

The plea was listed before a bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Shail Jain, but Justice Jain recused herself as her son is a pilot with IndiGo. The matter will now be heard by another bench subject to the chief justice’s orders.

IndiGo argued that levying Customs duty on such re-imports amounted to double taxation. Its counsel said the airline paid basic Customs duty at the time of re-im

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