Petitioner's Criminal Complaints Stayed Pending Tribunal Appeal

The court ruled in favor of the petitioner, stating that the criminal complaints would be stayed until the appeal before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal is resolved. The petitioner agreed not to request adjournments during the appeal process.

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The petitioner's grievance was that the Income-tax Authority launched criminal proceedings while an appeal was pending. The court held that the criminal complaints would remain stayed until the appeal before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal is disposed of. The petitioner agreed not to seek adjournments in the appeal.

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