The Income Tax Department in India has assured the Supreme Court that it will not take coercive steps to recover alleged income tax dues of approximately ₹3,500 crore from the Congress party until the Lok Sabha elections are over. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta provided assurances, and a bench headed by Justice BV Nagarathna ordered the issues to be adjudicated. The matter has been deferred to July 24 for resumed hearing.
