In Brief
The Commissioner of Income Tax filed a special leave petition challenging a High Court judgment in an income tax appeal. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition on two grounds: the inexplicable delay of over nine years (3381 days) in refiling the petition, and on merits in line with established taxation principles. The Court expressed severe displeasure at the procedural delay and called upon authorities to act promptly in such matters.">
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