CIT v. Laxminarain Badridas
5 ITR 170Supreme Court of India1937#1443 most cited
What is CIT v. Laxminarain Badridas authority for?
When an assessing officer estimates income, such as in a best judgment assessment or for unaccounted sales, the estimation must be fair, honest, and rationally based on available material. Such assessments must also adhere to the principles of natural justice, ensuring an adequate opportunity to be heard.
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CIT v. Laxminarain Badridas · 5 ITR 170 · Privy Council · best judgment assessment · income estimation principles · fair and honest estimation · rational assessment · natural justice · Section 144 · unaccounted sales · gross profit ratio
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