Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal Nos. 10504‑10506/2017 filed by Audi Automobiles & Ors. against the Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax, Indore.
  • Hearing took place on 13 August 2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
  • Appellant counsel included Ms. Charanya Lakshmikumaran, Ms. Neha Choudhary and several advocates; Respondent counsel comprised Mr. N. Venkatraman, ASG Ms. Nisha Bagchi, Sr. Adv. Mr. V.C. Bharathi and others.
  • The dispute pertained to matters under the Central Excise and Service Tax law (specific issues not detailed in the excerpt).

Final Outcome

  • The bench pronounced a signed non‑reportable judgment, digitally signed by Justice K. Vinod Chandran on 14‑08‑2026.
  • The appeals were allowed.
  • Any pending applications, if any, were disposed of.
  • The original signed non‑reportable judgment was placed on the court file by Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master (NSH), Pooja Sharma.

Topics: Tax Litigation, Automotive