Mahaveer Prasad Jain v. CIT
172 ITR 331High Court1988#2390 most cited
What is Mahaveer Prasad Jain v. CIT authority for?
A litigant should not be made to suffer adverse consequences solely due to the bona fide mistake or negligence of their counsel, and they must be provided a fair and proper opportunity to present their case on its merits.
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Mahaveer Prasad Jain v. CIT · 172 ITR 331 · mistake of counsel · party not to suffer · condonation of delay · fair opportunity · appeals · natural justice · procedural fairness · Income Tax Act Section 201 · Income Tax Act Section 143(3)
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