Single Judge Refused Interim Relief Due to Dept.’s Delay in Filing Affidavit: Calcutta HC Division...

A Calcutta High Court division bench has granted a week's extension in an income tax case after a single judge refused interim relief due to the department's delay in filing an affidavit. This decision highlights the importance of timely submissions by all parties in legal proceedings, including government departments. The division bench's intervention to grant an extension indicates a recognition of the department's procedural lapse and a willingness to provide a fair opportunity, ensuring that justice is not hindered by administrative delays.