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Compounding of offence under the Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : This document provides a complete reference on compounding of offences, including application procedures, offence-wise charges, re...

June 30, 2026 3576 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Compounding of Offences under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The FAQs explain the revised CBDT guidelines on compounding offences under the Income-tax Act effective from 17 October 2024. They...

June 22, 2026 2355 Views 0 comment Print

All about Appeal to Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)

Income Tax : The article explains who can file appeals before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, the orders that are appealable, applicable tim...

June 17, 2026 211969 Views 11 comments Print

Loose Sheets and Digital Data Not Enough: ITAT Quashes Additions for Lack of Evidence

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that additions cannot stand without a clear link between seized material and the assessee. It ruled that third-p...

May 1, 2026 459 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 2331 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 2469 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 153C Assessment Quashed for Defective Consolidated Satisfaction Note: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi quashed a Section 153C assessment, holding that a consolidated and defective satisfaction note invalidated jurisdiction...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

Section 153C Notices Upheld as Satisfaction Note Not Belated: P&H HC

Income Tax : Punjab & Haryana HC upheld Section 153C notices, holding the satisfaction note was not belated and limitation objections should fi...

July 4, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Section 153C Limitation Begins from Receipt of Seized Material by JAO: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT held that the limitation under Section 153C must be reckoned from the date the jurisdictional AO receives seized material, no...

July 4, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Reassessment Based on Pre-2021 Third-Party Search Material Invalid; Section 153C Mandatory: ITAT Kolkata

Income Tax : ITAT held reassessment under Sections 147/148 invalid because it was based on a pre-1 April 2021 third-party search, requiring pro...

July 4, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Notice Issued Beyond First Proviso to Section 149 Time Limit Quashed: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai quashed a Section 148 notice issued after the limitation under the first proviso to Section 149, holding the reassessm...

July 4, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Government extends timelines for Income Tax Assessment (Read Notification)

Income Tax : Central Government has decided to extend the time limits to 30th June, 2021 in the following cases where the time limit was earlie...

April 27, 2021 71568 Views 4 comments Print

Selection of Case of Search Years in ITBA Assessment module

Income Tax : Availability of Miscellaneous Functionalities related to ‘Selection of Case of Search Year’ and ‘Relevant Search...

September 12, 2019 2565 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Section 153C

Section 153C Assessment Quashed for Defective Consolidated Satisfaction Note: ITAT Delhi

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi quashed a Section 153C assessment, holding that a consolidated and defective satisfaction note invalidated jurisdiction and the assessment.

Section 153C Notices Upheld as Satisfaction Note Not Belated: P&H HC

July 4, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab & Haryana HC upheld Section 153C notices, holding the satisfaction note was not belated and limitation objections should first be raised before the AO.

Section 153C Limitation Begins from Receipt of Seized Material by JAO: ITAT Delhi

July 4, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that the limitation under Section 153C must be reckoned from the date the jurisdictional AO receives seized material, not the search date.

Section 148 Reassessment Based on Pre-2021 Third-Party Search Material Invalid; Section 153C Mandatory: ITAT Kolkata

July 4, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held reassessment under Sections 147/148 invalid because it was based on a pre-1 April 2021 third-party search, requiring proceedings under Section 153C.

Section 148 Notice Issued Beyond First Proviso to Section 149 Time Limit Quashed: ITAT Mumbai

July 4, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai quashed a Section 148 notice issued after the limitation under the first proviso to Section 149, holding the reassessment invalid for AY 2015-16.

ITAT Quashes Section 153C Order as Composite Satisfaction Note Lacked Year-Wise Bifurcation

July 3, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held a composite satisfaction note without year-wise incriminating material invalid under Section 153C and quashed the assessment order.

Section 153C Notices Quashed as Satisfaction Note Was Recorded Nearly 10 Months Late

July 2, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held Section 153C notices invalid as the satisfaction note was not recorded immediately after the searched person’s assessment.

ITAT Quashes Section 153C Assessments as Satisfaction Note Was Recorded After 1 April 2021

July 2, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that assessments under Section 153C were without jurisdiction as the satisfaction note was recorded after the Finance Act, 2021 amendment. All six assessment orders were quashed.

Search Assessment Notices Quashed as They Fell Beyond Ten-Year Block Period: SC

June 30, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

SC issued notice as Delhi HC quashed Section 153C notices beyond the ten-year block period while clarifying key principles on search assessments.

Gujarat HC Upholds 6% Addition as Bogus Purchase Estimation Was Based on Concurrent Findings

June 30, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court upheld the Tribunal’s estimation of 6% on disputed purchases, holding that concurrent findings of fact warranted no interference. It dismissed the appeals for absence of any substantial question of law.

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