Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 03-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 16740/2026 filed by Income Tax Officer, Ward‑1 & Ors against Akal Agro Forests Ltd, challenging the final judgment and order dated 21‑07‑2025 in CWP No. 20297/2025 passed by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh.
- The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
- Counsel for the petitioner included Additional Solicitor General (name not specified) and advocates Mr. Raghavendra P Shankar, A.S.G.; Mr. Sudarshan Lamba, AOR; Mr. Karan Lahiri, Adv.; Mr. Aman Jha, Adv.; Mr. Raman Yadav, Adv.; Mrs. Sushma Verma, Adv.; and Mrs. Prerna Dhall, Adv.
- Counsel for the respondent (Akal Agro Forests Ltd) was present (name not specified).
Final Outcome
- The Additional Solicitor General, appearing for the Revenue, informed the Court that spare copies of the impugned order will be furnished to the Registry within one week from the date of the hearing.
- The Registry is directed to issue a fresh notice to the respondent, to be served by all modes of service, including dasti.
- The matter is re‑listed for hearing on 19 October 2026 (the earlier draft mentioned 09 October 2026, superseded by the later order).
Topics: Tax Litigation, Supreme Court Procedure