Defects in panchnamas not affect validity of search

MDLR Resorts (P.) Ltd. v. CIT (Delhi High Court) Contention Raised by the Assessee – Assessment proceedings under section 153A of the Act are invalid as no panchnamas were drawn in the names of 22 petitioners. Another aspect of the said contention relating to validity of proceedings under Section 153A of the Act has been also raised. Held by High Court The expression ‘panchnama‘ has not been defined in the Act. Section 132(13) makes provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure 1971 relating to search and seizure applicable to searches under the said section. Sub-section (5) to Sect...