Madras HC Dismisses Writ Petitions for Virtual Cross-Examination in Personal Hearing due to Non-Appearance of Transporters

Ambika Timber Depot Vs Ashapura Saw Mill (Madras High Court) Introduction: The Madras High Court recently dealt with the case of Ambika Timber Depot Vs Ashapura Saw Mill, concerning a request for cross-examination through virtual means due to the non-appearance of transporters. The High Court dismissed the Writ Petitions in light of the Assessing Authority’s assurance of complying with the principles of natural justice. Analysis: In this case, the petitioners had filed Writ Petitions seeking an opportunity for virtual cross-examination in a Personal Hearing due to non-appearance of the t...