HC held that cross-objections are not maintainable under Section...

HC held that cross-objections are not maintainable under Section 260A of the Act absent specific statutory recognition, unlike Section 253(4). A respondent's right under Section 260A(6)(b) is limited to advancing contentions on adverse Tribunal findings only if they are intrinsically connected to the substantial question of law in the admitted appeal. The provision is merely enabling and does not confer an independent right to raise challenges disconnected from the admitted question. While respondents may support ultimate decisions by pressing connected issues decided against them without separate cross-objections, they must pursue appropriate appellate remedies for unconnected grievances rather than filing cross-objections.

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