In Brief
This writ petition challenged the implementation of the demonetization scheme announced on 8 November 2016. The Prime Minister's speech and Finance Ministry notification stated that persons unable to deposit old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes by 30 December 2016 could do so at RBI offices until 31 March 2017. The petitioners argued they had genuine reasons for missing the deadline but were prevented from making deposits after 31 December despite the announced extension. The Court disposed of the petition, noting the disconnect between the announced scheme and its actual implementation by authorities.
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