CIT v. Godavari Devi Saraf

113 ITR 589High Court1978#375 most cited

What is CIT v. Godavari Devi Saraf authority for?

An Income-tax Tribunal, operating anywhere in the country, must respect and follow the law laid down by any High Court, even if it is a non-jurisdictional High Court, as long as there is no contrary decision from another High Court on that specific legal point. The law declared by such a High Court is considered the final law of the land for the Tribunal.

235

judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 292,668 Indian tax judgments — from 2015 to 2026.

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CIT v. Godavari Devi Saraf · 113 ITR 589 · High Court decision binding on Tribunal · non-jurisdictional High Court · judicial precedent · contrary High Court decision · Income Tax Act · section 140A(3) · appellate procedure · legal hierarchy

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Godavari Devi Saraf

RENEW WIND ENERGY (RAJKOT) PRIVATE LIMITED,DELHI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE 19(1), DELHI

In the result, appeals of the Assessees are allowed

ITA 4421/DEL/2024[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2020-2021

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahayrenew Wind Energy (Shivpur) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited, 138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikaji Cama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4810H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited,138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikajicama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4553H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Kashish Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 27/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

…l Appeal No. 126 to 1992, directed against the order for winding up of the appellant-company. The said appeal, therefore, fails and is liable to be dismissed.” 12. Further the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay in the case of CIT v. Smt. Godavari Devi Saraf (1978) 113 ITR 589, observed that Income Tax Act Renew Wind Energy Vs. DCIT is an all India statute and until a contrary decision given by any other competent High Court, the ratio laid down by the Hon'ble High Court is binding on the Tribunal. The relevant portion of the Judgment of Hon'ble High Court of Bombay is as under: – 9 ......It should not be overlooked t…

RENEW WIND ENERGY (SHIVPUR) PRIVATE LIMITED,DELHI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE 19(1), DELHI

In the result, appeals of the Assessees are allowed

ITA 4238/DEL/2024[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2020-2021

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahayrenew Wind Energy (Shivpur) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited, 138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikaji Cama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4810H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited,138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikajicama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4553H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Kashish Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 27/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

…l Appeal No. 126 to 1992, directed against the order for winding up of the appellant-company. The said appeal, therefore, fails and is liable to be dismissed.” 12. Further the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay in the case of CIT v. Smt. Godavari Devi Saraf (1978) 113 ITR 589, observed that Income Tax Act Renew Wind Energy Vs. DCIT is an all India statute and until a contrary decision given by any other competent High Court, the ratio laid down by the Hon'ble High Court is binding on the Tribunal. The relevant portion of the Judgment of Hon'ble High Court of Bombay is as under: – 9 ......It should not be overlooked t…

JOHNSON MATTHEY INDIA PVT. LTD.,NEW DELHI vs. ACIT CIRCLE 13(1), , NEW DELHI

In the result, appeals of the Assessees are allowed

ITA 3953/DEL/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaljohnson Matthey India P. Ltd. Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of C/O. Luthra & Luthra Law Income Tax, Circle 13(2) Office India, 103, Ashoka Estate, Spm Civic Centre, New Delhi Barakhamba Road, New Delhi Pan: Aaacj2919A Appellant Respondent Johnson Matthey India P. Ltd. Vs National Faceless Appeal 5Th Floor, C/O Regus Business Centre, Income Tax Center, Gurgaon, Road, South Department West Delhi Pan: Aaacj2919A Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Sumit Mangal, Adv, Ms. Radhika Sharma, Adv& Ms. Soumya Pandey, Adv Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 22/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

…Appeal No. 126 to 1992, directed against the order for winding up of the appellant- company. The said appeal, therefore, fails and is liable to be dismissed.” 12. Further the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay in the case of CIT v. Smt. Godavari Devi Saraf (1978) 113 ITR 589, observed that Income Tax Act is an all India statute and until a contrary decision given by any other competent High Court, the ratio laid down by the Hon'ble 8ITA Nos. 2564 & 3953/del/2024 Johnson Matthey India P. Ltd. Vs. DCIT High Court is binding on the Tribunal. The relevant portion of the Judgment of Hon'ble High Court of Bombay is as un…

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