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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 216 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


Wrong SFT Reporting may invite Notice U/s 148A of Income Tax Act, 1961

February 27, 2024 4752 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the consequences of incorrect SFT reporting triggering U/s 148A notices under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn from a detailed case analysis and understand the implications for taxpayers.

PMLA Proceedings Dismissal for Some Individuals Doesn’t Automatically Drop Charges for Co-Accused: Delhi HC

February 24, 2024 969 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC upholds PMLA proceedings against co-accused despite dropping charges against some, emphasizing distinct nature of offenses under PMLA and IPC.

Non-Tax-Audited Individual Exempt from TDS Deduction under Section 194C

February 24, 2024 13893 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad’s verdict exempts individuals not subject to tax audit from TDS obligations, highlighting the Nilesh Patel vs DCIT case.

Kerala HC Dismisses Writ Petition on Unexplained Cash Deposit

February 22, 2024 879 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court dismisses writ petition challenging assessment order under Section 147 of the IT Act, directing appellant to pursue statutory remedy. Full judgment analysis.

Kerala HC refuses to intervene in Income Tax proceeding initiated under Section 148  

February 22, 2024 669 Views 0 comment Print

In a setback for St. John The Baptist Church, Kerala High Court refuses to intervene in proceedings initiated under Section 148 of Income Tax Act. Full analysis here.

Sec 149(1)(a) Limitation of 3 Years Inapplicable for Escaped Income Over Rs. 50 Lakhs

February 22, 2024 3771 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court rules: Limitation period of 3 years under Section 149(1)(a) of Income Tax Act not applicable when income escaped assessment exceeds Rs.50 lakhs. Full judgment analysis here.

Change of Opinion Does Not Justify Assumption of Escaped Taxable Income

February 22, 2024 834 Views 0 comment Print

Uncover the Bombay High Court’s stance on reassessment based on change of opinion in the Mira Bhavin Mehta Vs ITO case. Key insights and legal implications.

HC Quashes reassessment notice & order for absence of application of mind & errors in approval

February 21, 2024 4248 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court quashes reassessment notice against Kartik Gandhi for AY 2019-20, highlighting issues with Section 148 and 151 approvals.

Source for making or earning income of payer of FTS outside India is not taxable in India

February 20, 2024 1947 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that as conditions prescribed in exception to section 9(1)(vii)(b) stand fulfilled, it cannot be taxed as FTS. Further, the source for making or earning any income of the payer of fee for technical services, in the present case, is outside India, and therefore not taxable in India.

Old provisions of section 148 including TOLA cannot be applied to new regime: Calcutta HC

February 20, 2024 4392 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that the provisions of old regime of Section 148 of the Income Tax Act (including TOLA) cannot be applied to new regime applicable from 01.04.2021. Accordingly, impugned notices quashed being barred by limitation.

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