CIT v. Harikishan Jethalal Patel

169 ITR 472Reported decision1987#5213 most cited

What is CIT v. Harikishan Jethalal Patel authority for?

A case should not be remanded for a second chance to adduce evidence when the party had a prior opportunity and failed to do so, unless special circumstances exist. The policy of law is that once a matter is fairly tried, it should not be reopened.

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CIT v. Harikishan Jethalal Patel · remand · adducing evidence · opportunity · special circumstances · fair trial · appellate jurisdiction

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