Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India (Before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)

Order Date: 12‑08‑2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Central Excise (Appellant) vs M/s Electrosteel Castings Limited (Respondent).
  • Civil Appeal Nos. 8043‑8045/2026; Interim Application No. 129268/2026 (ex‑parte stay) was before the Court.
  • Appellant’s counsel, Mr. Gurmeet Singh Makker, filed an affidavit of valuation stating that the total tax effect/revenue involved in the appeals is Rs 21,09,00,000 (Twenty‑one crore nine lakh rupees) and confirmed payment of the deficit ad‑valorem court fee.
  • Respondent’s counsel, Ms. Prerona Banerjee of Khaitan & Co., sought a two‑week period to file a counter‑affidavit; the Court granted this as a final opportunity.

Final Outcome

  • The Registrar ordered that the two‑week extension be granted to the respondent for filing the counter‑affidavit.
  • After the expiry of this period, the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Court in accordance with procedural rules.
  • The order also directs that a copy of the record of proceedings be furnished to the concerned advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.

Topics: Tax Litigation, Court Procedure