Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Income Tax Officer, Ward 1 & Others; Respondents: M/s Sree Anantha Padmanabha Arts, Science and Commerce College.
  • The matter involves Special Leave to Appeal (SLP) Nos. 3575/2024 and 3576/2024 (both under Section XII‑A) filed by the Income Tax Officer against the college.
  • Hearing held on 22 July 2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih (in chamber).
  • Counsel for the petitioners sought additional time to serve the unserved respondents.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted the petitioners a one‑week period to effect service upon the unserved respondents in both SLP matters.
  • The order was digitally signed by Court Master Priyanka Malik on 23 July 2026, and service by Dasti (hand‑delivery) was also permitted.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Tax Litigation