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Assessment Order Quashed as Same-Day Hearing Violated Natural Justice

Income Tax : The Calcutta High Court quashed a Section 143(3) assessment after finding that the assessee was denied a meaningful opportunity of...

July 2, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

All About Principles of Natural Justice

Corporate Law : This article examines how natural justice focuses on the fairness of decision-making processes rather than the correctness of outc...

June 9, 2026 765 Views 0 comment Print

Faceless Assessment in Income Tax Act and its impact on Principles of Natural Justice

Income Tax : Courts have validated the faceless assessment framework while insisting on strict adherence to fairness. The key takeaway is that ...

January 6, 2026 2016 Views 2 comments Print

Delhi HC Holds Premature Issuance of SCN Violates Natural Justice under CGST Act

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that issuing an SCN before the pre-SCN reply period expires violates natural justice. The key takeaway is that aut...

January 5, 2026 960 Views 0 comment Print

Adverse GST Order Set Aside for Denial of Personal Hearing: Allahabad HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that authorities must provide a personal hearing before issuing adverse GST orders under Section 73. Failure to fol...

November 26, 2025 627 Views 0 comment Print


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Assessment Without SCN on Proposed Additions Violates Natural Justice: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : The High Court held that an assessment order passed without issuing a show cause notice detailing the proposed additions violated ...

July 4, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

Assessment Without SCN Violates Natural Justice: Madras HC

Income Tax : The Madras High Court held that assessment proceedings should include a show cause notice identifying the proposed additions befor...

July 4, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Quashes Section 148 Notice as Adjournment Request Was Ignored

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed the reassessment proceedings after holding that ignoring the assessee's adjournment request violated natural ju...

July 1, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Reasoned justice prevails: ITAT Mumbai sets aside CIT(A)‘s Non Speaking Order

Income Tax : ITAT remanded the matter after holding that the CIT(A) passed a non-speaking order without giving reasons or properly considering ...

June 30, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

17-Month Delay in Deciding Income Tax Appeal Violates Natural Justice: Calcutta HC

Income Tax : The High Court found that the appellate authority had failed to act on the Tribunal's direction requiring a speaking order for Ass...

June 25, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print


No Violation of Natural Justice Found as Petitioner Opts Not to Respond to Notices: Kerala HC

December 10, 2023 606 Views 0 comment Print

The court concluded that there was no violation of natural justice, especially as the petitioner chose not to respond to any notices. The assessment order was deemed valid, and the writ petition was dismissed, with the petitioner retaining the right to explore other legal remedies available.

Kerala HC Sets Aside Income Tax Order for Ignoring Video Conferencing Request

December 10, 2023 666 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court nullifies Income Tax order against Anna Aluminium Company, citing violation of natural justice due to disregarding video conferencing hearing request. Full text of judgment included.

Kerala HC Quashes Section 148A(d) Order which was passed Without Hearing

December 10, 2023 696 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Kerala High Court’s judgment annulling Income Tax Act Section 148A(d) order against Dinesh Dinakaran Pillai. Learn about the case and the court’s decision.

Non-Responsive Petitioner cannot complain violation of principles of natural justice

December 10, 2023 633 Views 0 comment Print

The court emphasizes that the petitioner received eight notices under Section 142(1) and two show cause notices under Section 144. Despite ample opportunities, the petitioner did not respond or seek extensions. The court concludes that the petitioner cannot now claim a violation of natural justice, as there was substantial compliance.

HC directs CIT (A) to consider Appellant’s grounds & pass Order on merits

December 6, 2023 1071 Views 0 comment Print

This HC directs CIT (A) to consider Appellant’s grounds & pass Order on merits: read our blog post to learn more about this Madras High Court judgment!

Section 148A(d) order passed by violation of principles of natural justice: HC directs Fresh order

December 1, 2023 6552 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court directs a fresh order on Income Tax Officer’s violation of natural justice in Section 148A(d) case. Details of the judgment here.

Madras HC Ruling on Gold Smuggling Abetment & Violation of Natural Justice

November 30, 2023 987 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Madras High Court’s judgment in the case of Vikas Sharma vs Additional Commissioner of Customs, addressing penalties on a Customs Officer for abetting gold smuggling. The court examines challenges related to the denial of mandated opportunities under Section 112(a)(i) of the Customs Act, emphasizing principles of natural justice. Read the full text for an in-depth analysis and the court’s directive on seeking statutory remedies.

Assessing Authority bound to provide Personal Hearing Before Adverse Assessment Order

November 30, 2023 2931 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC addresses denial of personal hearing in tax assessment. Ruling emphasizes natural justice principles. Brijesh Kumar Singh vs. State of U.P.

Notices on wrong email address constitutes Lack of Effective Notice & Opportunity

November 21, 2023 4542 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Pune order on Seth Bechardas Jain Trust 80G(5) challenge. Detailed analysis of rejection, lack of notice, and violation of natural justice.

Delhi HC quashes Income Tax Assessment Order for Natural Justice violation

November 13, 2023 5103 Views 0 comment Print

Relief for Indus Towers as Delhi High Court nullifies Income Tax Assessment Order, citing non-compliance with natural justice. Full analysis of the judgment in Indus Towers Limited vs. ACIT.

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