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Section 69A Addition Deleted Because Cross-Examination of Third-Party Witness Was Denied

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that an addition under Section 69A cannot be sustained when the assessee is denied the opportunity to cross-exami...

May 13, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

Addition Deleted Due to Lack of Corroborative Evidence in Search-Based Case

Income Tax : ITAT held that additions based solely on third-party search material without independent evidence or cross-examination are invalid...

April 21, 2026 762 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Invalid as AO Failed to Issue 143(2) Notice After Belated Return

Income Tax : ITAT held that a return filed under section 148 remains valid even if delayed. Failure to issue mandatory notice under section 143...

April 2, 2026 1140 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Recording Satisfaction Note Under Section 153C Can Invalidate Search Proceedings

Income Tax : Judicial rulings clarify that satisfaction for initiating action against other persons in search cases must be recorded promptly. ...

March 11, 2026 1866 Views 0 comment Print

Updated Return After Reassessment Notice Comes With Higher Tax Cost Because Additional 10% Levy Proposed

Income Tax : The Finance Bill 2026 proposes allowing taxpayers to file an Updated Return even after receiving a reassessment notice under Secti...

March 6, 2026 2373 Views 0 comment Print


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Budget 2024: Block Assessment provisions for Section 132 & 132A Searches

Income Tax : Learn about the new block assessment provisions for cases involving searches under section 132 and requisitions under section 132A...

July 23, 2024 2286 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: Amendments to Income-tax Assessment & Reassessment Provisions  

Income Tax : Discover how Finance Act 2021 revamped assessment and reassessment procedures under Income-tax Act, impacting notices, time limits...

July 23, 2024 4404 Views 0 comment Print

Request to amend section 151 Sanctioning Authority for reassessment

Income Tax : Humble Representation for modification of Section 151 of the Income Tax Act relating to Sanction for issue of Notice under sec. 14...

July 25, 2022 6882 Views 0 comment Print

Request to clarify on SC judgement on Section 148 notices

Income Tax : Income Tax Gazetted Officers’ Association requested CBDT to issue Clarification in respect of the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme...

May 12, 2022 7494 Views 0 comment Print

Indiscriminate Income Tax notices without allowing reasonable time

Income Tax : In view of Indiscriminate notices by income Tax Department without allowing reasonable time it is requested to Finance Ministry an...

March 20, 2022 13347 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Indore Sets Aside Ex Parte CIT(A) Order as Notices Were Sent to Wrong Email Address

Income Tax : ITAT Indore held that appellate order violated principles of natural justice after finding that key hearing notices were sent to a...

May 22, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Notice Invalid as It Was Issued by JAO Instead of FAO: Rajasthan HC

Income Tax : Court ruled that reassessment notices under Section 148 must be issued through the faceless mechanism under Section 151A and the 2...

May 22, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes Section 148 Notices as They Were Issued by Jurisdictional AO

Income Tax : The Madras High Court held that reassessment notices required to be issued by the Faceless Assessing Officer are invalid if issued...

May 22, 2026 780 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Notices Invalid as Faceless Procedure Was Not Followed: Madras HC

Income Tax : The Madras High Court held that reassessment notices required to be issued by the Faceless Assessing Officer are invalid if issued...

May 22, 2026 699 Views 0 comment Print

Jharkhand HC Upholds Reassessment Proceedings as Finance Act 2026 Inserted Section 147A Retrospectively

Income Tax : The Jharkhand High Court held that retrospective insertion of Section 147A removed the jurisdictional challenge against reassessme...

May 22, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Income Tax Dept Flags High-Risk Transactions for Reassessment Action – Sections 148/148A

Income Tax : The department has identified high-risk cases through its Insight Portal for AYs 2022-25. It directs officers to initiate reassess...

March 20, 2026 1026 Views 0 comment Print

ITO doesn’t have jurisdiction to issue notice to NRI: ITAT Chandigarh

Income Tax : ITAT Chandigarh held that ITO Ward-3(1), Chandigarh had no jurisdiction to issue notice to an NRI and hence consequently the asses...

April 11, 2025 5832 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for issuance of notice u/s 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Explore the latest guidelines for issuing notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Understand key procedures, amendme...

June 28, 2024 57513 Views 0 comment Print

Instructions to AO’s for initiating Section 147 proceedings in e-Verification cases

Income Tax : Explore e-Verification Instruction No. 2 of 2024 from the Directorate of Income Tax (Systems). Detailed guidelines for AOs under I...

March 1, 2024 5898 Views 0 comment Print

Limitation date for reopening cases related to Ashish Agarwal judgment

Income Tax : Supreme Court in the matter of Shri Ashish Agarwal, several representations were received asking for time-barring date of such cas...

February 6, 2023 5910 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT follows principle of consistency; Restricts addition for Bogus Purchase to 3% 

July 9, 2024 1512 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed ITAT Mumbai order on Trustar Diamonds appeal against ACIT for A.Y. 2012-13, addressing alleged bogus purchases in the diamond industry.

Delhi HC Denies Tax Exemption to Trust Charging Capitation Fee

July 9, 2024 558 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Delhi High Court’s judgment on ITSC’s conclusive nature for AY, assessing reassessment under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Full text and detailed analysis included.

HP HC Quashes Reassessment as it was Based on ‘Change of Opinion’

July 8, 2024 822 Views 0 comment Print

Himachal Pradesh High Court quashes reassessment notice for J.B.J. Perfumes Pvt. Ltd. based on ‘Change of Opinion’. Learn about the case and court’s decision.

Unless escaped income exceeds ₹50 lakhs no action beyond 3 years could take place

July 6, 2024 2982 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Bangalore’s decision in Lakshmi Multipurpose Co-operative Vs ITO regarding income threshold limits under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act.

Bombay HC Invalidates Reassessment Notice for AY 2015-16: Lack of DIN & Jurisdictional Issue

July 6, 2024 2067 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Bombay High Court’s ruling on the invalidity of a reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for AY 2015-16. Understand why issuance without DIN and by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) instead of NFAC is legally flawed.

DRP’s Rejection of Belated Objections Doesn’t Extend Assessment Limitation: ITAT Delhi

July 4, 2024 1089 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT rules in Ares Diversified Vs ACIT that rejection of belated objections by DRP does not extend the limitation for passing final assessment U/s 144(4).

Assessment Order Against Deceased Person is Null & Void: Karnataka HC

July 4, 2024 1668 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court rules assessment orders against deceased null and void. Review of SMT. Sowmya S Vs ITO case, implications, and legal insights.

Validity of Section 148 notice by Jurisdictional AO instead of Faceless AO

June 29, 2024 12207 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Swarn Singh Vs ITO (ITAT Amritsar) on validity of notice u/s 148 by Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) vs Faceless Assessing Officer. Key rulings discussed.

Reopening a case does not require final proof of suppression but rather prima facie material

June 29, 2024 996 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of the Rajasthan High Court’s judgment in Jugal Kishore Lohiya vs Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, focusing on Sections 148 and 148A.

Guidelines for issuance of notice u/s 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961

June 28, 2024 57513 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest guidelines for issuing notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Understand key procedures, amendments, and compliance requirements.

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