Dhanalakshmi Bank Tax Dispute Unsettled

Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)

Order Date: 23 August 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd (Appellant) vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Thrissur (Respondent).
• Proceedings: Civil Appeal No(s).2957/2012, also listed as SLP(C) No.003759/2012 and C.A. No.007077/2014.
• Nature of Dispute: Tax assessment matters involving Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd and the Income Tax Department of Thrissur.
• Proceedings in Special Lok Adalat: The dispute was referred to the Special Lok Adalat for settlement.
• Settlement Attempt: No settlement could be arrived at between the parties during the Lok Adalat session.

Final Outcome

• The Special Lok Adalat could not facilitate a settlement; consequently, the matter will be listed before the Supreme Court for further adjudication.
• The order was recorded by Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Neetu Khajuria and Assistant Registrar Ranjana Shailey.

Topics: Tax Dispute, Banking