2. Kachwala Gems v. CIT
206 CTR 585Supreme Court of India2006#6297 most cited
What is 2. Kachwala Gems v. CIT authority for?
In a best judgment assessment, there is an inherent degree of guesswork involved, and the assessee is responsible for this if they fail to submit proper accounts. The High Court cannot substitute its own judgment for that of the assessing authority.
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Also referred to as
Kachwala Gems v CIT · best judgment assessment · guesswork in assessment · proper accounts · assessing authority judgment · High Court substitution