Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 2fe9d9f0-3d80-4b68-a1a4-c16ebbc1b319
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Case Number Civil Appeal No. 317/2022
Decision Date
Hearing Date Oct 31, 2022
Decision Not available
Summary The case centers around a civil appeal in the Supreme Court of Pakistan concerning income tax matters as adjudicated by the Peshawar High Court. The appeal was filed by Muhammad Tahir against the Commissioner Inland Revenue, highlighting issues related to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, specifically Section 170. The hearing was conducted by a panel of distinguished judges, including Mr. Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, and Mr. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhil. Legal representation included several advocates, demonstrating the complexity and significance of the tax issues at hand. The outcome of this case could have implications for tax assessments and legal interpretations of tax ordinances in Pakistan. The appeal reflects ongoing challenges faced by taxpayers in navigating regulatory frameworks, and it underscores the role of judicial review in tax matters. It is essential for legal practitioners and tax advisors to stay informed about such landmark cases for effective representation and compliance. Keywords include: income tax, legal representation, Supreme Court, tax ordinance, judicial review.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges Mr. JUSTICE QAZI FAEZ ISA, Mr. JUSTICE YAHYA AFRIDI, Mr. JUSTICE JAMAL KHAN MANDOKHIL
Lawyers Mr. Riaz Hussain Azam, ASC, Mr. Zahid Idris Mufti, ASC, Mr. Anis M. Shehzad, AOR, Mr. Ayaz Shoukat, DAG, Mr. Ayaz Swati, AAG Balochistan, Mian Shafaqat Jan, AAG KP
Petitioners Muhammad Tahir
Respondents Commissioner Inland Revenue, Zone-II, Regional Tax Office, Abbottabad and another
Citations 2022 SLD 6503
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
Sections 170