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Ashraf Chitalwala v. Dy. CIT [2024] 461 ITR 235 (Bom HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-No failure on the part of assessee to disclose fully and truly all material facts-Notice and order disposing the objection is set aside. [S. 54, 54F, 148, Art. 226]

CitiusTech Healthcare Technology v. Dy. CIT [2024] 461 ITR 249 (Bom) (HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-No failure on the part of the assessee to disclose fully and truly all material facts-Notice and order disposing the objection is quashed and set aside [S.10AA, 148, Form No 56F, Art.226]

ACIT v. Sabh Infrastructure Ltd. (2024) 461 ITR 339 / 297 Taxman 374 (SC) Editorial : SABH Infrastructure Ltd. v. ACIT (2017) 398 ITR 198 / (2018) 99 taxamnn.com 409 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-No new information-Disclosed all material facts fully and truly- Allegation of paper companies-Order of High Court is affirmed-SLP of Revenue is dismissed. [S. 148, Art.136]

Mangalam Publications v CIT (2024)461 ITR 159 / 297 Taxman 537 /336 CTR 657 (SC) Editorial : CIT v. Mangalam Publications (2010) 323 ITR 6 (Ker)(HC), CIT v. Biju Varghees (2010) 323 ITR 36 (Ker) (HC), reversed.

S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-Full and true disclosure-Change of opinion-Books seized not returned-Unable to draw balance-sheet-Subsequently drawing the balance sheet-Assessment under section 143(3) of the Act-Return not treated as defective-Subsequent subjective analysis of Assessing Officer that income of assessee was much higher than that assessed- Change of opinion- Reassessments are not justified-Once primary facts disclosed by assessee, burden shifts to Assessing Officer-Defective return-Burden on Assessing Officer to intimate defect to Assessee for rectification within time specified- Assessing Officer not exercising discretion- Return cannot be construed as defective burden on Assessing Officer to intimate defect to Assessee for rectification within time specified. [S. 139(9)(f), 145(1) 147, 149(1)(b)(iii)]

ACIT v. Lehman Brothers Investments Pte. Ltd. [2024] 461 ITR 360(SC) Editorial : Refer Lehman Brothers Investments Pte. Ltd v. (2023) 454 ITR 331/293 Taxman 216/ 333 CTR 213 (Bom)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-Different method of accounting-Capital gains-Computation-No failure to disclose material facts-Order of High Court is affirmed-SLP of Revenue is dismissed. [S. 45, 48, 112(1)(c)(ii), 143(3) 148, Art, 136]

Sinogas Management Pte. Ltd. v. Dy.CIT [2024] 461 ITR 330(Delhi)(HC)

S. 144C : Reference to dispute resolution panel-Order passed under remand proceedings also has to follow mandatory procedure-Final assessment order without following the procedure is bad in law and unlawful.[S. 144BA(12), 144C(14A),263 Art.226]

CIT(IT) v. Heidrick and Struggles Inc. (2024)461 ITR 33 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 143(3): Assessment-CBDT Circular No. 14 Of 1955- Duty of Assessing Officer to grant relief to assessee even if not claimed-DTAA-India-USA.[S.119, 139,143(1), 260A, art.12]

CIT v. Crystal Phosphates Ltd. [2024] 461 ITR 289 (P&H HC)

S. 143(2): Assessment-Notice-Assessment quashed on the ground that instructions issued by CBDT for selection of cases for scrutiny were not satisfied in the instant case-High Court confirmed the Tribunal order.[S.119, 144]

CIT v. LGE and C-NCC (Joint Venture) (2024)461 ITR 265 (T& P) (HC) Editorial : Refer LG Polymers India P.Ltd (2012) 16 ITR 240 (Visakhapatnam ) (Trib), CIT v. LGE and C-NCC (Joint Venture) (2024)461 ITR 266/ 297 Taxman 293 (SC),SLP of Revenue dismissed. Question of law kept open.

S. 92CA : Transfer pricing-Reference to Transfer Pricing Officer-Arm’s Length price-Avoidance of tax-Tribunal holding Transfer Pricing Officer not empowered to hold transaction sham- High Court affirmed. [S. 37(1), 92C, 260A]

CIT v. LGE and C-NCC (Joint Venture) (2024)461 ITR 266/ 297 Taxman 293 (SC) Editorial : Refer, CIT v. LGE and C-NCC (Joint Venture) (2024)461 ITR 265 (T& AP)(HC), also refer, LG Polymers India P.Ltd (2012) 16 ITR 240 (Visakhapatnam ) (Trib)

S. 92CA : Transfer pricing-Reference to Transfer Pricing Officer-Arm’s Length price-Avoidance of tax-Tribunal holding Transfer Pricing Officer not empowered to hold transaction sham- High Court affirmed-Special Leave Petition Dismissed- Question of law kept open. [S. 37(1), 92C, Art.236]