Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Victor Hotels and Motels Ltd (Petitioner) vs Commissioner of Customs (Respondent).
  • The petition (IA No. 190734/2026) sought condonation of delay in filing an appeal arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 08-10-2025 in CA No. 26041/2013 passed by the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, South Zonal Bench, Bangalore.
  • The matter was listed for hearing on 14-07-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Counsel for the petitioner were Mr. Kavin Gulati, Sr. Adv., Mr. Jitendra Motwani, Adv., Ms. Kirti Bhoite, Adv., and Trilegal Advocates on Record.

Final Outcome

  • The Court ordered that the delay in filing be condoned.
  • The appeal was admitted.
  • The appeal was listed together with Civil Appeal Nos. 4779‑4780 of 2022.

Topics: Customs, Judicial Procedure