Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 28364‑28369/2026 filed by ITC Ltd against Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (LTU and INT).
  • The petition arises from the impugned judgment and order dated 22‑07‑2026 in WP Nos. 4689‑4694/2008 passed by the High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad.
  • IA No. 242191/2026 seeks permission to file additional documents, facts, and annexures.
  • Counsel for the petitioner: Senior Advocates Arvind Datar, Kavin Gulati, Mahesh Agarwal, Rishi Agrawala, Alok Yadav, Sayaree Basu Mallik, Paranjai Singh, E. C. Agrawala (AOR).
  • The bench comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.

Final Outcome

  • The Court heard the senior counsel for the petitioner.
  • An order to issue a notice to the respondent, returnable on 16 November 2026, was made.
  • The Court directed that no coercive steps be taken against ITC Ltd during the pendency of the proceedings.
  • Pleadings are to be completed in the interim.
  • The petition for permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures was admitted.

Topics: Tax Litigation, Supreme Court Procedure