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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 339 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 783 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 702 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 219 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


New Section 148 SCN Needed for issues not previously raised: Madras HC

May 25, 2024 2136 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC rules that a new SCN u/s 148 of the Income Tax Act must be issued for issues not previously raised, ensuring procedural fairness.

AO correctly assumed Section 147 jurisdiction if lack of full & true disclosure: Delhi HC

May 24, 2024 1065 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court ruling: Assessing Officer cannot assume jurisdiction under Section 147 of Income Tax Act without proper grounds. Detailed analysis and judgment.

ITAT deletes addition of Cash Deposit against Opening Balance during demonetization

May 24, 2024 7356 Views 0 comment Print

Discover why ITAT Jodhpur ruled that cash deposits made by a 77-year-old assesse during demonetization couldn’t be added under section 68 of the Income Tax Act.

When Material from a Search Triggers Reassessment: Section 153C, Not 148, Applies

May 23, 2024 3051 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of the Rajasthan High Court decision in Tirupati Construction Company vs ITO, highlighting the legal nuances of reopening assessments under Sections 148 and 153C.

AO cannot reopen the assessment only on suspicion: ITAT Mumbai

May 22, 2024 4551 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules in favor of V. K. Nanavaty Share and Stock Brokers Pvt. Ltd, quashing the reopening of assessment as wholly without jurisdiction under section 148 of the Income Tax Act.

Delhi HC Quashes Reassessment Proceedings as section 147 Notice Issued by Non-Jurisdictional Officer

May 20, 2024 2985 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment proceedings initiated by officers without jurisdiction and completed by different officers without recording fresh reasons are legally untenable.

ITAT Directs AO: Delete Addition for Client Code Modification, No SEBI Violation Found

May 19, 2024 1674 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT observed that reasons recorded by AO for reopening assessment did not mention name of assessee’s broker or specific details implicating assessee in fraudulent CCM transactions. Information provided did not establish a direct link between assessee and alleged tax evasion practices.

Assessments cannot be reopened merely on the basis of a change of opinion without valid grounds

May 19, 2024 2202 Views 0 comment Print

Upesi Ventures Ltd. vs. ACIT: Bombay High Court nullifies reassessment notice for AY 2015-2016. Analysis of stock details reveals no income escape. Full judgment here.

Bombay HC Quashes Reassessment order which was based on mere GST DGGI information

May 17, 2024 1557 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC quashes reassessment notice and remands case for fresh consideration. Find out the details of this important legal development.

No Capital Gain Tax on Shares Transferred as Gift: Bombay HC

May 10, 2024 19404 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court ruling states that capital gain tax is not applicable on the transfer of shares as a gift. Detailed analysis and judgment explanation provided.

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