The court held that issuing multiple demand notices for a single adjudication order is improper. It directed issuance of a composite notice to enable a single appeal.
The court held that reassessment cannot be initiated on issues already examined during scrutiny. It ruled that reopening based on the same material amounts to a change of opinion and is invalid.
The court held that passing an assessment order without granting personal hearing violates principles of natural justice. It set aside the order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
The court examined whether delay in filing returns during insolvency proceedings constituted genuine hardship. It held that delay caused due to CIRP and management transition must be condoned to avoid unjust denial of tax benefits.
The court ruled that objections to territorial jurisdiction must be raised in the written statement. Late objections cannot be entertained and are deemed waived.
The Court held that cancellation for non-filing of returns can be reconsidered if the taxpayer files pending returns and clears dues. Authorities must examine such applications under Rule 22.
The Court held that blocking ITC without available credit in the ledger is beyond statutory powers. It ruled that negative blocking is impermissible and directed restoration of the credit.
The issue was whether LIC premium payments for post-retirement annuity were contingent liabilities. The Court held they represented an existing liability and allowed the deduction as a business expense.
The case examined the validity of reassessment notices issued beyond the permissible period. The Court ruled that such notices are invalid in light of binding precedent, leading to quashing of the entire reassessment.
The Court held that authorities cannot initiate confiscation under Section 130 without completing detention proceedings under Section 129. It ruled that bypassing statutory procedure renders the action invalid.
