A
A permanent cancellation of a tax statute by a parliamentary committee.
B
A temporary suspension of a lower court judgment granted by a superior court pending final disposal.
C
An mandatory notice issued to seize taxpayer assets without judicial oversight.
D
A financial penalty levied on businesses failing to adopt digital payment gateways.
Correct answer: (b) A temporary suspension of a lower court judgment granted by a superior court pending final disposal.
Explanation
Option B is correct as a stay order is a temporary suspension of a lower court judgment granted by a superior court while the case awaits final disposal. Options A, C, and D are incorrect definitions that do not describe a legal stay order.
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