Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)

Order Date: 06-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No(s). 8680/2012 filed by the Commissioner of Sales Tax (Appellant) against M/s Chavan Foods (Respondent).
  • Two related appeal numbers are listed under this item: C.A. No. 11865/2018 and C.A. No. 8683/2012.
  • The matter was called for hearing on 06‑08‑2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitlung.
  • Counsel for the appellant included Mr. Yuvaraj Baburao Gaikwad, Adv. Mr. Siddharth Dharmadhikari, Adv. Mr. Aaditya Aniruddha Pande, and AOR Mr. Shrirang B. Varma.
  • Counsel for the respondent included Ms. Nidhi Jaswal, AOR Mr. Amogh Bansal, Adv.

Orders – C.A. No. 11865/2018

  • The office report indicated that service of notice to the sole respondent was not complete.
  • Ms. Nidhi Jaiswal, Advocate‑on‑Record, submitted that a vakalatnama on behalf of the sole respondent was filed on 03‑08‑2026.
  • The Registry is directed to verify the vakalatnama and update the records accordingly.
  • If the vakalatnama is found, it shall be taken on record.
  • The respondent may file a counter‑affidavit, if any, in the meantime.
  • The matter is to be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court under the applicable rules.

Orders – C.A. No. 8683/2012

  • Learned counsel for the appellant is directed to file fresh particulars concerning the sole respondent on or before 13‑08‑2026, constituting the last opportunity for issuance of an alternative arrangement notice.
  • Upon filing of fresh particulars, an alternative arrangement notice shall be issued and the matter listed again before the Court on 10‑09‑2026.
  • In case of default (failure to file fresh particulars), the matter shall be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Judge‑in‑Chambers for further directions.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings shall be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • For C.A. No. 11865/2018, the vakalatnama filed on 03‑08‑2026 is to be verified; pending verification, the respondent may file a counter‑affidavit and the case will be scheduled for listing.
  • For C.A. No. 8683/2012, the appellant must submit fresh particulars by 13‑08‑2026; if complied, the case will be listed on 10‑09‑2026, otherwise it will be referred to the Judge‑in‑Chambers for further orders.

Topics: Tax Litigation, Court Procedure