Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Order Date: 31 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Applicant Kuldeep Ramesh Kshirsagar vs. Union of India and others (Respondents). Interim Application No. 6786 of 2026 sought amendment to implead the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as Respondent No. 6.
- Counsel: Mr. Sandeep Gupta for the Applicant; Mr. Jitendra B. Mishra and Mr. Ashutosh Misra for Respondent No. 1; Ms. Shruti Vyas (Additional Government Pleader) and Ms. Nisha Mehra (AGP) for Respondent – State and proposed Respondent No. 6.
- The application was filed 75 days after the original petition, prompting a request for condonation of delay.
Observations & Directions
- The Court condoned the 75‑day delay, finding the reasons satisfactory.
- It recalled its earlier order dismissing the writ petition for want of prosecution and restored the petition.
- The amendment to implead GST as Respondent No. 6 is to be effected forthwith.
- Ms. Vyas is directed to appear on behalf of Respondent No. 2 and the proposed Respondent No. 6 (GST).
- The petitioner is instructed to serve a copy of the petition during the day.
- Any affidavit in reply must be filed within three weeks from the date of the order.
- The matter is listed for hearing on 6 October 2026.
Final Outcome
- Interim Application No. 6786 of 2026 is disposed of.
- The writ petition is restored and will proceed with GST added as a respondent.
- Procedural steps are set for appearances, service of documents, affidavit filing, and a hearing date.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Taxation