Supreme Court orders prompt resolution of Writ Tax No. 418 within six weeks

The Supreme Court directed the High Court to promptly hear and resolve Writ Tax No. 418 of 2010 within six weeks. The High Court was instructed to make an independent decision, irrespective of the ongoing special leave petition. No judgment on the case's substance was provided, leaving all arguments unrestricted. The special leave petition was adjourned for eight weeks.

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The Supreme Court ordered the High Court to expedite the hearing and disposal of Writ Tax No.418 of 2010 within six weeks. The High Court should decide the matter independently, regardless of the pending special leave petition. No opinion on the case's merits was expressed, and all arguments remain open. The special leave petition was adjourned for eight weeks.

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