CIT v. Naresh Khattar (HUF)

261 ITR 664High Court2003#1508 most cited

What is CIT v. Naresh Khattar (HUF) authority for?

An adverse inference cannot be drawn against an assessee solely based on uncorroborated loose papers found during a search or on a statement made during the search that is later retracted, unless the Assessing Officer conducts independent enquiry to establish the facts.

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Also referred to as

CIT v. Naresh Khattar (HUF) · 261 ITR 664 · Delhi High Court · search assessment · section 132 · section 153A · adverse inference · uncorroborated loose papers · retracted statement · independent inquiry by AO · evidentiary value of search material

Issues it is cited on

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