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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 399 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

Reassessment Notice Quashed Because Section 148 Action Exceeded Surviving Limitation After SC Framework

Income Tax : The High Court held that reassessment proceedings for AY 2013-14 were time-barred after computing the surviving limitation as clar...

March 5, 2026 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Retrospective Amendments under Budget 2026 – Rectification, Revision, Reassessment Options before Tax Authorities

Income Tax : Budget 2026 introduces sweeping retrospective amendments affecting limitation, reassessment jurisdiction, DIN validity, and TPO ti...

February 26, 2026 6219 Views 1 comment Print

Section 148A: When Formality Becomes a Opportunity

Income Tax : The new reassessment framework mandates enquiry, hearing, and a reasoned order before reopening. Courts now test jurisdiction on p...

February 10, 2026 942 Views 0 comment Print


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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 4398 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 6879 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

IT officers association demand extension of Time Barring Date for assessment

Corporate Law : Non- extension of the Time Barring Date for assessment of reopened cases and issuance of the notices for reopening – difficu...

March 29, 2022 8679 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DVO Valuation Alone Cannot Justify Section 69 Addition Without Extra Payment Proof: ITAT Amritsar

Income Tax : The ITAT Amritsar held that a valuation report by itself cannot justify addition under Section 69 without evidence of extra paymen...

May 22, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Quashed as It Was Based on Unverified PDF Complaint Found on Third Party’s Mobile Phone: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : The Court held that the petitioner had no connection with the entities or individuals from whose devices the disputed material was...

May 22, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Assessment Order Quashed Due to Email Communication Issue Despite Valid Section 148 Notice

Income Tax : Court upheld the validity of the Section 148 notice but set aside the assessment order after finding that notices were sent to an ...

May 22, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Opening Balances Cannot Be Added Under Section 68 as They Relate to Earlier Years

Income Tax : Tribunal reiterated that credits brought forward from earlier financial years cannot ordinarily be taxed under Section 68 in subse...

May 22, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Quashes Reassessment as Income Tax Department Changed Grounds Midway

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings cannot be sustained on changing allegations introduced after issuance of n...

May 21, 2026 201 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

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 5907 Views 0 comment Print

Time barring date for reopening cases arising out of SC direction

Corporate Law : Income Tax Gazetted Officers’ Association (W.B.) Unit Date: 02.02.2023. To The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, W...

February 2, 2023 3372 Views 0 comment Print

Case reopened in light of SC judgment in Ashish Agarwal to be completed by 31.05.2023

Income Tax : CBDT directed that cases reopened u/s 147/148A in consonance with Judgement of SC in case of UoI vs. Ashish Agarwal & CBDT instruc...

January 27, 2023 16011 Views 1 comment Print

Carry out due verification before initiating Section 148/147 proceedings: CBDT

Income Tax : Consequent to order passed by Allahabad High Court passing severe strictures and proposing to levy exemplary cost of Rs 50 lakhs i...

August 22, 2022 15384 Views 0 comment Print


One assessment order per assessee per assessment year should prevail unless annulled or set aside

April 19, 2024 1497 Views 0 comment Print

The court’s deliberation highlights the absence of any challenge to the initial re-assessment order or its revision by the Commissioner. Furthermore, the judgment underscores the principle that one assessment order per assessee per assessment year should prevail unless annulled or set aside by a competent authority or court.

Madras HC Dismisses Writ Petition: Bank Account Dispute Unsuitable for Article 226

April 12, 2024 591 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Madras High Court’s decision in Rakesh Beniyal Vs ITO case, where the court dismissed a writ petition challenging an assessment order related to a disputed bank account opening and transactions, stating that such disputed facts are not suitable for Article 226 proceedings.

Power to Approve Assessment Reopening cannot be exercised casually on a routine perfunctory manner

April 12, 2024 1863 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Bombay High Court’s judgment in Vodafone India Ltd Vs Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax case, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful consideration before approving assessment reopening under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act.

Bombay HC Quashes Reassessment Order against Wife as Husband Bought Property

April 10, 2024 2505 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court quashes income tax reassessment against a housewife. Case involves property purchase by her husband. Details and analysis here.

Section 148A(b) not mandate service of notice through e-mail: Delhi High Court

April 9, 2024 2670 Views 0 comment Print

In Mahabir Singh Joon Vs Income Tax Officer case, Delhi High Court dismisses writ petition challenging Section 148A(1)(d) order, finding service notice dispute not substantial.

Faceless mechanism doesn’t exclude central charges and international taxation charges: Bombay HC

March 31, 2024 4338 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that mandatory faceless procedure for issuance of notice u/s. 148 would not exclude the Central charges and International taxation charges from the application of the faceless mechanism as notified u/s. 144B r.w.s. 151A of the Act.

11 Latest Amendments in Income Tax: Analysis & Implications

March 31, 2024 15996 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the latest changes in Income Tax laws, including extinguishment of demands, return processing, form amendments, exemptions, and more. Stay informed with our detailed analysis.

Section 148A Procedure Not Applicable in Cases Covered by Section 132A: Kerala HC

March 24, 2024 2031 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Muhammed C K Vs ACIT case, challenging notices under Section 148 of Income Tax Act. Analysis of legal procedure and High Court ruling.

Personal hearing is mandatory before issuing Section 148A(d) orders: Kerala HC

March 15, 2024 2004 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court affirms that personal hearing is mandatory before issuing orders under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act.

Kerala HC: Personal Hearing Required for IT Act Section 148A(d) Orders

March 15, 2024 765 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court rules that personal hearing is mandatory before passing an order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act.

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