K.Rajesh, v. The Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
This is a short order dismissing a writ petition challenging an income tax notice. The court held that it was the petitioner's duty to apply for a stay before the respondent authorities before approaching the High Court. No stay application having been moved, the petition was dismissed with liberty to move for stay within two weeks.
What did the court decide?
Leave given to the petitioner to move an application for stay within two weeks, after which respondents will consider it on merits.