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S. 271(1)(c): Penalty-Concealment-Bar of limitation for imposition-Pendency of quantum of appeal before Tribunal-Under section 275 as it stood prior to 1-4-2025, penalty order could not be passed during pendency of appeal against quantum assessment before ITAT; accordingly, ad-interim relief was granted restraining Revenue from taking any steps pursuant to penalty order. [S.254(1), 275(1)(a), Art. 226]
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. v. Assessment Unit [2025] 180 taxmann.com 186 (Bom) (HC)
S. 271(1)(c) : Penalty-Concealment-Charitable trust-Bona fide claim of exemption under section 11-No concealment or furnishing of inaccurate particulars-Order of Tribunal set aside. [S. 11, 12A, 260A]
Bhagwan Shri. Hamsa Trust v. ITO [2025] 172 taxmann.com 612 (Bom) (HC)
S. 271(1)(c): Penalty-Concealment-Validity of notice-Failure to specify charge-Notice invalid-Order of Tribunal affirmed. [S.260A]
PCIT v. Times Global Broadcasting Ltd. [2025] 172 taxmann.com 786 (Bom) (HC)
S. 268A: Appeal-Instructions-Circulars-Monetary limits-Revenue could not rely upon the exception contained in Circular No. 5/2024 dated 15-3-2024 to justify prosecuting an appeal filed prior to that Circular. The appeal was disposed of as the tax effect was below the prescribed monetary limit of 2 crores. [S.260A]
PCIT v. Seawoods Hospitality and Realty (P.) Ltd. [2025] 177 taxmann.com 154 (Bom)(HC)
S. 268A: Appeal-Instructions-Circulars-Monetary limits-Appeal by Revenue-Monetary limit-Tax effect below Rs. 2 crores-Appeal to be disposed of-CBDT Circular No. 05 of 2024, dated 15-3-2024.[S.260A]
PCIT v. Sulzer Pumps India Ltd. [2025] 174 taxmann.com 202 (Bom) (HC).
S. 268A : Appeal-Instructions-Circulars-Monetary limits-Monetary limit of Rs. 50 lakhs-Pending appeals-Exceptions introduced by subsequent letter cannot operate retrospectively. The increased monetary limit, however, applied to pending appeals and appeals instituted before 20-8-2018 having tax effect below Rs. 50 lakhs were liable to be disposed of. [S.119, 260A]
PCIT v. Axis AD Print Media (India) Ltd. [2025] 172 taxmann.com 114 (Bom.)(HC)
S. 268A : Appeal-Instructions-Circulars-Monetary limits-Pending appeals-Exceptions introduced subsequently applicable prospectively.[S. 119, 260A]
PCIT v. Premier Industrial Corporation Ltd. [2025] 172 taxmann.com 289 (Bom.)(HC)
S. 268A : Appeal-Instructions-Circulars-Monetary limits-Tax effect below Rs. 2 crores-Exceptions under subsequent CBDT circular not applicable to pending appeals-Appeals disposed of-Circular No. 5/2024, dated 15-3-2024.[S.119, 260A]
PCIT v. IPL Loan Trust [2025] 171 taxmann.com 725 (Bom.)(HC)
S. 264: Commissioner-Revision of other orders-Claim not made in return-Revisionary jurisdiction extends to such claim-Precedent-Binding nature of order of Tribunal-Revenue cannot disregard binding Tribunal precedent merely because it is challenged before a higher Court.[S. 80IB(10),115JC, Art. 226]
Dipti Enterprises v. ADICP [2025] 181 taxmann.com 10 (Bom)(HC)