Is coconut oil hair oil or edible oil? Supreme Court solves old puzzle

Wednesday, 18 December 2024
The Supreme Court settled a 20-year-old excise duty debate, deciding that pure coconut oil's classification depends on its branding. If labeled and regulated as edible oil, it falls under that category, even in small packaging. The court rejected the revenue department's argument that small containers automatically meant hair oil, emphasizing the need for clear labeling to distinguish between uses.

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