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Mega Alloys. v. UOI (2025) 476 ITR 631 (Gauhati)(HC)

S. 250 : Appeal-Commissioner (Appeals)-Delay in disposal of appeals involving demands above Rs. 5 crores-On writ the court directed the Principal Commissioner to ensure disposal of appeals within three months coercive recovery measures to be taken till disposal.[S. 156, 246A, 250(6A) Art. 226]

PCIT v. Amrutlal Madhavjibhai Bharad (2025) 476 ITR 1 / 305 Taxman 413 (SC) Editorial : Mohanbhai Madhavjibhai Bharad v. PCIT (2024) 465 ITR 313/ 336 CTR 578 /158 taxmann. com 13 (Guj) (HC)

S. 244A : Refunds-Interest on refunds-Deduction of tax at source-Delay in application under circumstances beyond control of assessee-Delay is condoned-Entitled to interest on refund-Money held without authority-High Court directed the revenue to grant interest-SLP delayed by 371, 390 and 374 days-SLP of revenue was dismissed on account of delay and also on merit. [S. 194LA, IT R, 1962, R. 31(3), form 16A, Art. 136]

Adhunik Power and Natural Resources Ltd v. Central Coalfields Ltd. & Ors. (2025) 476 ITR 225 /175 taxmann.com 840 (SC) Editorial : Adhunik Power and Natural Resources Ltd. v. Central Coalfields Ltd. and Ors. (2024) 296 Taxman 53/ (2025) 476 ITR 213 (Jharkand)(HC)

S. 237 : Refunds-Collection of tax at source Refund-Interest-High Court directing Department to reimburse seller and to seller to return sum to assessee within specified periods-Direction for payment of interest if time limits set by court not kept-High Court refusing to direct Department to undertake not to appeal against order of Tribunal-SLP of assessee dismissed. [S.244A, Form 27C, Art.136]

Indrayani Ferrocast Pvt. Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2025) 476 ITR 205 (Bom)(HC)

S. 220 : Collection and recovery-Assessee deemed in default-Stay-Pendency of appeal-Non genuine purchases-Directions to pay 20 per cent. of demand in six instalments-Writ petition dismissed. [S. 156, Art. 226]

Jitendra M. Doshi (Deceased) v. CCIT (2025) 476 ITR 184 (Bom)(HC)

S. 220 : Collection and recovery-Assessee deemed in default-Waiver of interest-Genuine hardship-Non-co-operation-Adjusted tax by selling gold bars and diamond jewellery-Rejection of waiver application was affirmed. [S. 220(2A), Art. 226]

CIT v. Nirmal Kumar Kejriwal (2025) 476 ITR 154/304 Taxman 589 (SC) Editorial : PCIT (TDS) v. Nirmal Kumar Kejriwal, (2022) 289 Taxman 51 / 216 DTR 441/ 328 CTR 222 / (2023) 454 ITR 777 (Cal)(HC)

S. 206C : Collection at source-Trading-Forest produce-Timber sized, sawn into logs of different dimensions and shapes-High Court holding product ceased to be forest produce and assessee not liable to collect tax at source-Delay of 880 days-SLP of revenue dismissed on account of delay and also on merits. [Art. 136]

PCIT v. Speciality Paper Ltd[2024] 167 taxmann.com 409 / (2025) 476 ITR 483 (Bom)(HC) PCIT v. Global Paper Impex Pvt Ltd [2024] 167 taxmann.com 409 / (2025) 476 ITR 483 (Bom)(HC)

S. 153C : Assessment-Income of any other person-Search-Un abated assessments-No addition can be made-Order can be reopened if other conditions are satisfied-Appeal of revenue dismissed. [S. 132,132A, 147, 148, 260A]

Rakesh Babbar v. ACIT (2025) 476 ITR 439 /174 taxmann.com 347 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 153C : Assessment-Income of any other person-Search-
Assessing Officer accepting explanation of searched party that document seized pertained to financial year 2016-2017 and not financial year 2017-2018-Notice issued for assessment year 2018-2019 and consequent assessment order not sustainable.[S. 132(4), Art. 226]

CIT v. Jasjit Singh (2025) 476 ITR 157 /304 Taxman 602 (SC) Editorial : CIT v. Jasjit Singh (2023) 458 ITR 437 / 295 Taxman 612/ 334 ITR 937 (SC), reaffirmed. Refer, CIT v. Jasjit Singh (2023) 155 taxmann.com 154 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 153C : Assessment-Income of any other person-Search-
Period of six years-Commences from date materials forwarded-to review petition dismissed due to delay of 433 days and also on merits. [S. 153A, Art. 136]

PCIT v. M3M India Holdings(2025) 476 ITR 728 (P & H) (HC)

S. 153A: Assessment-Search-Search warrants-Laptop containing relevant data found from third party search No incriminating material evidence found from assessee’s premises to justify additions-Held, proceedings under section 153A initiated without incriminating material found from assessee’s premises unsustainable.[S. 132 Art. 226]