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S. 147 : Reassessment-Audit objection- No new material-Notice and order disposing the objection was quashed. [S. 148, Art. 226]

Adani Wilmar Ltd. v. ACIT [2024] 162 taxmann.com 832 / (2025) 477 ITR 88 (Guj)(HC)

S.147: Reassessment – After the expiry of four years- Query raised and issue considered in assessment proceedings- Reassessment notice and order disposing the objection was quashed. [S. 148, Art. 226]

Bharatbhai Ratanshi Shah v. ACIT [2024] 162 taxmann.com 760 /(2025) 477 ITR 72 (Bom)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-Search and seizure-Reassessment-Assessment of third person-Notice opportunity of hearing not mandatory for issue of notice of reassessment pursuant to search-Satisfaction note is internal communication of Department not requiring document identification number-No provision requiring supply of copy of satisfaction note to assessee with notice for reopening assessment – SLP against High Court order dismissed. [S. 132, 148, 153A Art.136]

Rameshkumar Tulidas Kaneriya v. ACIT ( 2025) 477 ITR 366/304 Taxman 666 (SC) Editorial : Rameshkumar Tulsidas Kaneriya v.ACIT (2025) 477 ITR 358 /172 taxmann.com 814 (Guj)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-Capital gains-Information from investigation unit – Penny stock – Borrowed satisfaction- Fishing inquiry not permissible – Order of High Court quashing the notice is affirmed – SLP of revenue dismissed.[S. 10(38), 45, 148, Art. 136]

Dy. CIT v. Rakesh Ramanlal Shah (2025) 477 ITR 296 (SC) Editorial : Rakesh Ramanlal Shah. v. Dy. CIT 2024] 165 taxmann.com 364 / (2025) 477 ITR 289 (Guj)(HC)

S. 145 : Method of accounting-Business income-Valuation of closing stock-Consistent application of cost or net realisable value method – Order of Tribunal deleting the addition is affirmed. [S.28(i)]

PCIT v. Sony India Pvt. Ltd [2024] 167 taxmann.com 549 ( /(2025) 477 ITR 576 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 143(3): Assessment- Excess stock – Violation of principle of natural justice – Order of assessment was quashed and set aside-Existence of alternate remedy-Not an absolute bar for issue of writ Violation of principles of natural justice. [S.69B, Art. 226]

Smart Furniture v. Dy. CIT [2024] 161 taxmann.com 444 /(2025) 477 ITR 527 (Mad)(HC)

S. 143(3): Assessment-Jurisdiction-Transfer of case-Notice issued by Assessing Officer from whose jurisdiction case was transferred-Notice not valid.[S. 260A, 263]

PCIT v. Ojasvi Motor Finance Pvt. Ltd [2024] 163 taxmann.com 80 / (2025) 477 ITR 448 (Cal)(HC)

S. 143(3): Assessment-Failure of assessee to update e-mail ID resulting in non-receipt of-Own fault- No violation of principles of natural justice-Order valid- Given liberty to file statutory appeal. [S. 144B, 246A, Art. 226]

Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre Ltd. v.Add. CIT (2025) 447 ITR 337 (Ker)(HC)

S. 132 : Search and seizure-Reasonable belief- All three conditions must be satisfied-Satisfaction note – Failure to disclose capital gains–Absence of jurisdictional pre-requisites for exercise of power under section 132 Search and seizure illegal Revenue granted liberty to initiate reassessment proceedings in accordance with law–Warrant of authorisation quashed and subsequent search and seizure illegal-Competent authority not empowered to issue notice under section 131 (1) after initiation of search and seizure under section 132(1) Notice issued after search and seizure unsustainable-Interpretation of taxing statutes Strict interpretation and compliance.[S 45, 55(2)(ac), 131(1), 132, 147, 148, Art. 226]

Pramod Swarup Agarwal v. PDIT (Inv) (2025) 477 ITR 453 /305 Taxman 314(All)(HC) Sneh Lata Agarwal v. PDIT (Inv) (2025) 477 ITR 453 /305 Taxman 314(All)(HC)

S. 127 : Power to transfer cases-Facilitate co-ordinated investigation of cases-Order of transfer was valid.[Art. 126]

Akshara Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v. PCIT (2025) 477 ITR 121 (Telengana )(HC)