ITO v. Bhupendra Bhikhalal Desai
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What is ITO v. Bhupendra Bhikhalal Desai authority for?
Assessment and penalty proceedings initiated against a deceased assessee are invalid if not made in the name of their legal heir.
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Also referred to as
ITO v. Bhupendra Bhikhalal Desai · SC · 2021 · section 148 · section 159 · deceased assessee · legal heir · assessment in name of deceased · invalid assessment · notice to deceased