The Tribunal ruled that estimating higher profit without rejecting audited books or finding major defects is impermissible. The declared 7% margin was accepted as reasonable, emphasizing limits on ad-hoc profit estimation.
The issue was whether revision could stand on incorrect factual assumptions. ITAT held that misreading records makes the revision invalid, reaffirming that Section 263 needs real errors.
The issue was whether additions can rest on seized loose sheets termed as dumb documents. The Tribunal upheld Section 69C additions, holding that seized material supported by statements is valid evidence.
The issue was whether an assessment can continue after the assessee’s death. The Tribunal held such an order void ab initio when the legal heir is not substituted.
The court examined an eight-year delay in releasing a sanctioned tax refund. It ruled that such inaction is unacceptable and directed immediate payment with statutory interest.
The issue was whether old unabsorbed depreciation could be carried forward beyond eight years. The tribunal upheld unlimited carry-forward post-2001 amendment, reaffirming that such depreciation can be set off without time restriction.
The issue was whether agricultural income was rightly disallowed for lack of proof. The tribunal deleted the addition after the Revenue’s own inspection confirmed active cultivation, reinforcing that verified facts override assumptions.
The issue was whether employees can be taxed when employers deduct but do not deposit TDS. The Court held Section 205 absolutely bars such recovery, placing liability only on employers.
The issue was whether employees are protected when TDS is deducted but not remitted. The Court held tax remains payable as no credit arises without deposit.
The issue was a 44-day delay in filing Form 10B by a charitable trust. The Court held the delay was due to genuine hardship and directed acceptance of the form.
