Rs. 50 Lakh DGFT Penalty and Document Submission Failure attributable to DRI: Delhi HC allows Petitioner Extension of Time

The Delhi High Court granted an extension of time to a petitioner to comply with document submission requirements, attributing the delay to actions by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The case involved a Rs. 50 lakh penalty imposed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) due to the petitioner's failure to submit necessary documents on time. The court acknowledged that the delay was caused by DRI’s involvement, which hindered the petitioner’s ability to comply with the DGFT’s requirements. This ruling underscores the importance of fair administrative processes and the need to consider external factors affecting compliance in legal proceedings.