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India — Additional Import Duties (WT/DS360/AB/R)   back to top

AB/panel recommendations for bringing inconsistent measure into conformity (DSU 19.1), concluding explanations distinguished I.0.8

AB/panel’s right to make suggestions for implementation

concluding explanations distinguished I.0.8

discretionary nature of right I.0.8

burden of proof, prima facie case, closely-related provisions (GATT II:1(b) and II:2(a)) and B.3.3.21

interpretation of covered agreements, context (VCLT 31(2)), GATT II:1(b)/GATT II:2(a) B.3.3.21

Schedules of Concessions (GATT II)

“charge equivalent to … imposed consistently with … Article III” (GATT II(2)(a)) T.1.1.7–8

ordinary customs duties in excess of those provided for in Schedule (GATT II:1(b)) T.1.1.5

GATT II:2(a), interrelationship B.3.3.21, N.1.1A.1, T.1.1.5–6, T.1.1.7–8, T.1.1A.1

GATT III:2, interrelationship N.1.1A.1, T.1.1A.1

inherently discriminatory, whether T.1.1.6

India — Autos (WT/DS146/AB/R, WT/DS175/AB/R)   back to top

AB procedure, withdrawal of appeal (WP 30(1)) W.2.13.2.1

third participants (AB proceedings (DSU 17.4/WP 24)), oral hearings, passive participation in W.2.9.5

India — Patents (US) (WT/DS50/AB/R)   back to top

AB procedure, documents (WP 18), filing time-limits/importance of compliance with (WP 18(1)) W.2.6A.1.2

burden of proof, panel’s obligations, correct application of rule B.3.1.5

competence of panels and AB (DSU 3.2/DSU 11)

correct interpretation and application of covered agreements and I.3.1.3

obligation not to add to or diminish rights and obligations (DSU 3.2/19.2) I.3.1.3

consultations (DSU 4)

due process, disclosure obligation C.7.1, D.2.2.4

establishment of panel as prerequisite, panel’s obligation to address absence of consultations T.6.1.4

due process (dispute settlement proceedings)

disclosure

consultations C.7.1, D.2.2.4

fact-finding procedures D.2.2.5

panel proceedings C.7.1, D.2.2.4, T.6.1.4, W.3.5

panel working procedures as basis for D.2.2.5

panel’s discretion on matters of procedure (DSU 12.1 and Appendix 3) J.2.1.3

information or technical advice, panel’s right to seek (DSU 13), rectification of failure to meet requirements for establishment of panel (DSU 6.2) C.7.1

interpretation of covered agreements

applicable law, customary rules of interpretation of public international law [as codified in the VCLT] I.3.1.3, I.3.5.2

legitimate expectations, relevance I.3.5.1–I.3.5.3

specific language, need for I.3.5.2–I.3.5.3

obligation not to add to or diminish rights and obligations (DSU 3.2/19.2) I.3.1.3

text/plain language I.3.2.3

legitimate expectations I.3.5.2–I.3.5.3

judicial economy J.1.5

panel’s discretionary power to determine which claims must be examined J.1.5

legal basis of claim (DSU 6.2) (request for establishment of panel) R.2.2.5

claims and arguments distinguished C.1.5, R.2.2.5

rectification at subsequent stages, fact-finding by panel C.7.1, T.6.1.4

“matter referred to the DSB” (AD 17.4/DSU 7.1), equivalence of meaning in AD 17.4 and DSU 7.1 T.6.1.4

municipal law

as evidence of

compliance with international/WTO obligations M.5.1

Certain German Interests in Polish Upper Silesia M.5.1

determination of compliance and interpretation of legislation distinguished M.5.1

state practice M.5.1

panel procedures (DSU 12.1 and Appendix 3), panel’s discretion, limitations W.3.4

“specific measure at issue” (AD 17.4/DSU 6.2)

identification as part of the matter referred to the DSB, need for (AD 17.4/DSU 7.1)

“specific”

“included but not necessarily limited to” R.2.2.5, T.6.2.6

“sufficient to present the problem clearly” R.2.2.5

terms of reference of panels (DSU 7), as definition of jurisdiction/legal claims at issue, legal claim included in terms of reference, limitation of jurisdiction to J.2.1.3

TRIPS Agreement

existing rights, applicability to (TRIPS 70.2)

obligation to provide means for filing applications relating to delayed application of TRIPS 27 (TRIPS 70.8) T.9.14.1–2

exclusive marketing rights, requirements (TRIPS 70.9) T.9.15.1

India — Quantitative Restrictions (WT/DS90/AB/R)   back to top

balance of payments restrictions

applicability of DSU to disputes J.2.1.4–7

absence of special or additional rule and procedure J.2.1.4

BOP Understanding, Footnote 1 I.3.10.8

applicability of DSU J.2.1.5–6

GATT XVIII:11, Ad Note

“would thereupon produce”/causal relationship B.1.1.1

temporal sequence B.1.1.2

GATT XVIII:11, Proviso (change in development policy), structural measures vs. macroeconomic instruments B.1.2.1

burden of proof

defences and exceptions B.3.3.5

GATT XVIII:11 and Ad Note B.3.3.5

onus probandi actori incumbit as general principle of evidence, defences/exceptions B.3.3.5

panel’s obligations, identification of where burden lies B.3.1.9

panel’s right to seek information and advice (DSU 13/SPS 11.2), relevance, expert evidence, timing of request for B.3.2.5

prima facie case B.3.2.5

competence (AB) (DSU 17.6), classification as issue of law or fact, credibility and weight of evidence S.3.3.6

DSU, applicability (DSU 1.1), balance of payments restrictions (GATT XVIII:8) J.2.1.4–7

IMF/WTO relationship I.2.3

consultations, requirement for (GATT XV:2), obligation on part of WTO to accept IMF’s determinations, whether I.2.3

exchange measures outside IMF’s jurisdiction, provision of information on request, panel’s obligation to make independent assessment I.2.3

panel’s obligation to examine views critically S.7.3.10

information or technical advice, panel’s right to seek (DSU 13), expert evidence/experts (DSU 13.2), timing of request for in relation to establishment of prima facie case B.3.2.5

interpretation of covered agreements

preparatory work (VCLT 32)

BOP Understanding, Footnote 1 I.3.10.8

negotiating record I.3.10.8

supplementary means (VCLT 32) I.3.10.8

nullification or impairment (GATT XXIII), DSU, applicability (DSU 1.1), balance of payments restrictions (GATT XVIII:8) J.2.1.4–7

standard of review (panels) (DSU 11), alleged disregard or distortion of evidence by panel (“objective assessment of the facts”), obligation to examine and evaluate evidence S.7.3.10