Delhi HC Refuses Stay Interference Due to Delay and Non-Compliance

Indian National Congress Vs DCIT-19 & Ors. (Delhi High Court) The writ petition challenged the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal’s (ITAT) order dated 8 March 2024 refusing to grant a stay on recovery of tax demand during pendency of the petitioner’s appeal. The High Court held that the only issue warranting fresh consideration was whether the petitioner was entitled to a stay upon depositing 20% of the outstanding amount, a contention summarily rejected by the ITAT. The Court also noted that substantial sums had already been recovered by the department, which could affect the petitioner’...