SC Quashes Additional Deposit Requirement in Tax Evasion Case

Sambhu Prasad Agarwal Vs State of West Bengal & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) Introduction: The Supreme Court, in the case of Sambhu Prasad Agarwal vs. State of West Bengal & Anr., granted leave to address the imposition of an additional deposit as a condition for continuing the stay in the matter. The appellant had already deposited a substantial sum, but the High Court mandated an extra amount of Rs.1,00,00,000/- for the continuation of the stay. Detailed Analysis: The order reveals that the total outstanding dues amounted to Rs.3,47,00,000/-. The appellant had already submitted Rs.2...