Supreme Court pulls up Income Tax Department for filing appeal over ₹1.5 lakh

The Supreme Court criticized the Income Tax Department for filing an appeal in a matter involving a meager sum of ₹15 lakh. The court expressed frustration over the department’s habit of pursuing small cases while letting larger tax evasion matters go unchecked. This case highlights inefficiencies in the tax department’s litigation strategy, which often clogs the judiciary with frivolous cases. The court urged the department to prioritize cases that involve substantial amounts of tax revenue.