Kerala HC Orders Expedited Disposal of Income Tax Appeals After Over a Decade’s Delay

Joshy P. Mathew Vs CIT (Kerala High Court) Introduction: In a significant development, the Kerala High Court, in the case of Joshy P. Mathew Vs Commissioner of Income Tax, addressed a delay exceeding ten years in the resolution of income tax appeals. The court mandated an expedited review and disposal of the petitioner’s appeals, highlighting the imperative for timely adjudication in tax matters. Background: The genesis of this legal dispute traces back to a search and seizure operation conducted under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act on the petitioner’s premises on 10.01.2008. ...