Stay Granted on Order Until Feb 2024; Respondents Allowed to Submit Reply Affidavit in CBIC Circular Dispute.

The Bombay HC granted a stay on the impugned order until February 20, 2024, permitting Respondents to submit a reply affidavit. The Petitioner contended that the Respondent failed to consider a Circular from the CBIC, and presented a comparative analysis to demonstrate independence from a specific SC decision.

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The Bombay High Court ordered a stay on the impugned order until February 20, 2024, to allow the Respondents to file a reply affidavit. The Petitioner's Senior Advocate argued that the Circular from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs was not considered by the Respondent in the decision. The Petitioner had provided a comparative position to show independence from a Supreme Court decision in a specific case.

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