OCTG Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petition Against Austria, Taiwan, UAE

On April 2, 2026, the U.S. OCTG Manufacturers Association, U.S. Steel Corporation, and United Steelworkers union (USW) filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce requesting antidumping duties on OCTG from Austria, Taiwan, and UAE, and countervailing duties on OCTG from Austria. The petitions allege foreign producers are selling oil country tubular goods below fair value, potentially subjecting affected imports to duties.

Amendment of CIT Order on IEEPA Tariff Refunds

The Court of International Trade further amended its March 4 Order in AGS Co. Auto. Sols. v. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Case No. 25-154) to include reliquidation without IEEPA duties for entries where liquidation has become final. Separately, CBP stated that Phase 1 of its CAPE refund platform will only process unliquidated entries or those within the 90-day voluntary reliquidation period, with finally liquidated entries addressed in a subsequent phase.

OFAC Advisory on Sham Transactions and Sanctions Evasion

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an advisory on March 31, 2026, clarifying that sham transactions do not terminate a blocked person's property interest under US sanctions regulations. The Advisory describes how blocked persons use trusts, proxies, straw owners, front businesses, and other intermediaries to conceal continuing interests in blocked property. OFAC identified red flags including commercially unreasonable transfers, transfers to family members or close associates, and unduly complex corporate structures involving high-risk jurisdictions.

IEEPA Refund Process and Section 232 Metal Content Calculations

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued amended orders in Atmus Filtration v. US directing CBP to issue refunds for all IEEPA duties paid—including tariffs on Brazil, India, fentanyl-related tariffs, and reciprocal tariffs—even for finally liquidated entries. CBP is developing the CAPE system to process refunds, with Phase 1 of ACE functionality expected mid-to-late April. Separately, CBP's Base Metals Center issued guidance on Section 232 dutiable metal content calculations.

Delhi HC petition for constable selection in CAPF/SSF

Delhi HC petition for constable selection in CAPF/SSF

Mohd Shah Fahad vs Raghav Nathani - Settlement Enforcement

Delhi High Court allowed an appeal in RFA(COMM) 27/2024, quashing a Commercial Court decision that had wrongly dismissed a suit despite the parties having filed a settlement agreement. The High Court ordered CS(Comm) 3898/2021 to be settled in terms of the September 2023 settlement agreement, which prohibits Defendant from using the 'Classio' trademark.

Sanju Chaudhary v. Jitender Kumar - Motor Vehicle Accident Death Appeal

Delhi High Court heard an appeal (MAC.APP. 383/2022) against a MACT dismissal regarding a fatal road accident involving a policeman who died in October 2018 after being struck by a vehicle. The claimants/appellants are the legal representatives of deceased Sh. Dhirendra Singh. The court examined issues including a 12-day delay in lodging the FIR and the rash and negligent driving allegations under IPC Sections 279/337/304A/427.

Insurance Company vs Claimant - Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Appeal

The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal by The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd challenging a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.64,51,000 with 9% interest to respondents for a 2007 road accident. The court affirmed the original decision finding the bus driver solely negligent for driving on the wrong side of the road causing a head-on collision with the deceased's vehicle.

Insurance Appeal Over Truck Accident Compensation Award

Delhi High Court heard an appeal by Magma HDI General Insurance Co Ltd challenging compensation of Rs.40,14,000 awarded by the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal to a truck driver who suffered above-knee amputation of left leg and fracture of right femur in a 2014 road accident. The insurer sought reduction of the MACT award.

Pooja as Guardian of Baby Devanshi v. Aadharshila Vidyapeeth - Guardianship School Admission

Delhi High Court dismissed LPA 810/2024 filed by Pooja as guardian of Baby Devanshi challenging a Single Judge's order regarding school admission. The court affirmed that while the school (Aadharshila Vidyapeeth) lacked legitimate basis for refusing admission, the expiration of the relevant academic year precluded ordering admission in the subsequent year. The delay of 72 days in filing the appeal was condoned.