Lawyer May Opt to Limit Request to Waiver of Penalty if Court Is Unlikely to Grant Relief for Deficient Stamp Duty: Allahabad High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court of Allahabad, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, addressed a significant issue regarding the Indian Stamp Act and the application of the Estoppel Doctrine. The case involves the Ascent Education Trust, which sought to challenge two orders related to the payment of stamp duty and penalties. Detailed Case Background: 1. Initial Orders: - On December 12, 2022, the Collector of Unnao issued…
