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.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 367,368 Indian tax judgments — from 2015 to 2026.

Also referred to as

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

Sections most often in play

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144C(13)Section 153(1)Section 153(4)Section 153Section 158ABSection 144C

Issues it is cited on

section 158absection 261section 144cofsection 22(1)stay of demandsection 11(3)section 153(4)section 140section 282a(1)section 144c(4)reference to tposection 282a

Judgments citing CIT v. Godavari Devi Saraf

Beumer India P.Ltd, New Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle-4(2), New Delhi

ITA 2322/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwal

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)Section 154

…il 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

Vivo Mobile India Private Limited, Gurgaon vs. ACIT, Circle-25(1), Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee are allowed

ITA 1488/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwal

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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

Vivo Mobile India Private Limited, Gurgaon vs. ACIT, Circle-25(1), Delhi

ITA 1487/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwal

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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

Baxter (India) Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon vs. DCIT Circle-4(2), Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee are allowed

ITA 1361/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalbaxter India Pvt. Ltd. Vs Acit 2Nd Floor, Tower C, Building Circle 4 (1) No. 8, Dlf Cyber City, Dlf C. R. Building, Phase-Ii, Gurgaon New Delhi Pan: Aaacb3906F Appellant Respondent

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 Baxter India Pvt. 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 under: – 9 ......It should not be overloo…

Baxter (India) Private Ltd., Gurgaon vs. DCIT Circle-4(2), Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee are allowed

ITA 1360/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalbaxter India Pvt. Ltd. Vs Acit 2Nd Floor, Tower C, Building Circle 4 (1) No. 8, Dlf Cyber City, Dlf C. R. Building, Phase-Ii, Gurgaon New Delhi Pan: Aaacb3906F Appellant Respondent

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 Baxter India Pvt. 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 under: – 9 ......It should not be overloo…

Fena Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi vs. Addl. CIT National Faceless Centre, New Delhi

ITA 573/DEL/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahay, Accountnat Member

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

…il 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an A…

Inductis (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi vs. ACIT, Circle- 12(1), New Delhi

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 9713/DEL/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Yogesh K Umar, U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwal

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)Section 158A

…vil 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

Baxter India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon vs. ACIT, Circle- 4(1), New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee are allowed

ITA 7833/DEL/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalbaxter India Pvt. Ltd. Vs Acit 2Nd Floor, Tower C, Building Circle 4 (1) No. 8, Dlf Cyber City, Dlf C. R. Building, Phase-Ii, Gurgaon New Delhi Pan: Aaacb3906F Appellant Respondent

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 Baxter India Pvt. 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 under: – 9 ......It should not be overloo…

Oracle India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi vs. DCIT, New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 938/DEL/2016[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2007-08

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaloracle India Private Limited Vs Addl. Cit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon Range-13 Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, New Delhi Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Oracle India Private Limited Vs Dcit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Circle-19(1) Salconrasvilas, D-1, District New Delhi Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Dcit Vs Oracle India Private Limited Circle-19(1) F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon New Delhi Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Naveen Dhamija, Ca, Sh. Vishal Aggarwal, Ca& Sh. Rinku Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 22/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 28/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 153Section 154

…rected against the order for winding up of the appellant- company. The said appeal, therefore, fails and is liable to be dismissed.” Oracal India Vs. Addl. CIT 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Oracle India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 7015/DEL/2014[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2007-08

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaloracle India Private Limited Vs Addl. Cit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon Range-13 Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, New Delhi Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Oracle India Private Limited Vs Dcit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Circle-19(1) Salconrasvilas, D-1, District New Delhi Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Dcit Vs Oracle India Private Limited Circle-19(1) F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon New Delhi Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Naveen Dhamija, Ca, Sh. Vishal Aggarwal, Ca& Sh. Rinku Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 22/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 28/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 153Section 154

…rected against the order for winding up of the appellant- company. The said appeal, therefore, fails and is liable to be dismissed.” Oracal India Vs. Addl. CIT 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

M/S. Oracle India Private Limited, New Delhi vs. Addl.CIT, New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 6907/DEL/2014[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2007-08

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaloracle India Private Limited Vs Addl. Cit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon Range-13 Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, New Delhi Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Oracle India Private Limited Vs Dcit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Circle-19(1) Salconrasvilas, D-1, District New Delhi Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Dcit Vs Oracle India Private Limited Circle-19(1) F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon New Delhi Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Naveen Dhamija, Ca, Sh. Vishal Aggarwal, Ca& Sh. Rinku Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 22/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 28/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 153Section 154

…rected against the order for winding up of the appellant- company. The said appeal, therefore, fails and is liable to be dismissed.” Oracal India Vs. Addl. CIT 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

Sime Darby Engineering Sdn Bhd, Delhi vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation), Circle-1, Dehradun

In the result, appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 9/DDN/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun27 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwal[Through Virtual Mode]

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 153Section 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

National Oil Well Varco Pte. Ltd (Formerly Known As Varco International Pte. Ltd), Maharashtra vs. The Deputy Director of Income Tax Circle-1( International Taxation ), Dehradun

In the result, captioned appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 5/DDN/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun27 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwal[Through Virtual Mode]

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

…il 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

Sime Darby Engineering Sdnbhd, Malaysia vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation ) Circle-1, Dehradun

In the result, appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 40/DDN/2021[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun27 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwal[Through Virtual Mode]

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 153Section 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

National Oilwell Varco Pte. Ltd. (Formerly Known As Varco International Pte Ltd.), Mumbai vs. DCIT (International Taxation), Circle-2, Dehradun

In the result, captioned appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 419/DEL/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun27 Jan 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwal[Through Virtual Mode]

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

…il 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

Sime Darby Engineering Sdn Bhd, Gurgaon vs. DCIT (International Taxation), Circle-2, Dehradun

In the result, appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 7616/DEL/2018[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun27 Jan 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwal[Through Virtual Mode]

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 153Section 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

National Oilwell Varco Pte. Ltd., Mumbai vs. DCIT (International Taxation), Ci9Rcle-2, Dehradun

In the result, captioned appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 5898/DEL/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun27 Jan 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwal[Through Virtual Mode]

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

…il 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

National Oilwell Varco Pte. Ltd., Mumbai vs. DCIT (International Taxation), Dehradun

In the result, captioned appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 1557/DEL/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun27 Jan 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwal[Through Virtual Mode]

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

…il 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

National Oilwell Varco Pte Ltd., Mumbai vs. DCIT (International Taxation), Dehradun

In the result, captioned appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 1675/DEL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun27 Jan 2026AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwal[Through Virtual Mode]

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

…il 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…

Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Lt.D, Gurgoan vs. DCIT, Circle-1, Gurgaon

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 5389/DEL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jan 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S & Shri Manish Agarwal

Section 143(3)Section 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

…il 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 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 that the Income-tax Act is an…