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

Order Date: 30-06-2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No(s). 8043-8045/2026 filed by the Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise (Appellant) against M/s Electrosteel Castings Limited (Respondent).
  • Interlocutory Application No. 129268/2026 seeking an ex‑parte stay was pending.
  • Hearing conducted on 30 June 2026; both respondents were duly represented.
  • Respondent No.1’s counsel, Khaitan & Co., filed a short note on behalf of Respondent No.1 only.
  • Lead counsel for the appellant filed an affidavit of valuation but did not file the required deficit ad‑valorem court fee.
  • The court directed the appellant’s lead counsel to submit the pending court fee within two weeks.
  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 12‑08‑2026.
  • A copy of the Record of Proceedings was to be furnished to the concerned advocate‑on‑record.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court ordered the appellant to pay the outstanding deficit ad‑valorem court fee within two weeks and scheduled the next hearing for 12 August 2026. No substantive decision on the merits of the appeal was rendered.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Tax Litigation