HC stays Distribution of Seized Jewellery by Income Tax Authority owing to COVID-19

Ashok R. Mansata Vs Union of India & Ors. (Calcutta High Court) Coronavirus that has brought to a standstill all activities around the world including our High Court. In the prevailing situation, I am of the view that passing a writ of mandamus against the Income Tax Authorities would go against the notification issued by the Registrar General. However, keeping in mind the extra-ordinary calamity that we are combating and for the ends of justice, I request the Income Tax Authorities to stay their hands with regard to distribution of jewellery that has been lying with them for four decades,...