Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

4 SCC 379Reported decision1980#1839 most cited

What is Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India authority for?

Even a purely administrative order that entails civil consequences must adhere to the principles of natural justice, particularly the rule of audi alteram partem, ensuring a fair hearing. The concept of 'civil consequences' broadly encompasses any impact on a citizen's civil life, beyond just property or personal rights.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,339 Indian tax judgments — from 2008 to 2026.

Also referred to as

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India · 4 SCC 379 · natural justice · audi alteram partem · civil consequences · administrative orders · Section 142(2A) Income Tax Act · fair hearing · Section 143(3) · Section 147 · Section 148

Sections most often in play

Section 153ASection 143(3)Section 153DSection 147Section 148Section 158BGSection 119Section 143(2)

Issues it is cited on

section 136section 193section 196section 43(3)section 255(4)section 37bsection 114(e)section 65aaudi alteram partemsection 2(9)section 158bgsanction under section 151

Judgments citing Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

Afi Agro Private Limited, Khanna vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, CC-1, Ludhiana

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are allowed and all the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 1256/CHANDI/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh16 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 1256, 1257,1258/Chd/2024 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 Afi Agro Private Limited, The Dcit, A-1, Focal Point, Vs Central Circle-1, Khanna. Ludhiana. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aaeca6479L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 179,180,373/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 The Dcit, Vs Afi Agro Private Limited, Central Circle-1, A-1, Focal Point, Ludhiana. Khanna. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aaeca6479L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal & Ms. Deepali Aggarwal, Cas Revenue By : Shri Manav Bansal, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 28.07.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 16.10.2025 Physical Hearing O R D E R Per Raj Pal Yadav, Vp

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal &For Respondent: Shri Manav Bansal, CIT DR
Section 132Section 139(1)Section 139(4)Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 153D

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India [1978] 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan [1980] 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an order…

Aman Feed Industries, Khanna vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, CC-1, Ludhiana

In the result, appeals of the assessee for A

ITA 1255/CHANDI/2024[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh16 Oct 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 1252, 1253,1254,1255/Chd/2024 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19,2019-20 M/S Aman Feed Industries, The Dcit, E-2, Focal Point, Vs Central Circle-1, Khanna. Ludhiana. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aacfa3624L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 116,181,457/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 The Dcit, Vs M/S Aman Feed Industries, Central Circle-1, E-2, Focal Point, Ludhiana. Khanna. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aacfa3624L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal & Ms, Deepali Aggarwal, Cas Revenue By : Shri Manav Bansal, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 28.07.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 16.10.2025

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal &For Respondent: Shri Manav Bansal, CIT DR
Section 145(3)Section 153ASection 153DSection 250Section 68

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India [1978] 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan [1980] 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an order…

Aman Feed Industries, Khanna vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, CC-1, Ludhiana

In the result, appeals of the assessee for A

ITA 1254/CHANDI/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh16 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 1252, 1253,1254,1255/Chd/2024 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19,2019-20 M/S Aman Feed Industries, The Dcit, E-2, Focal Point, Vs Central Circle-1, Khanna. Ludhiana. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aacfa3624L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 116,181,457/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 The Dcit, Vs M/S Aman Feed Industries, Central Circle-1, E-2, Focal Point, Ludhiana. Khanna. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aacfa3624L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal & Ms, Deepali Aggarwal, Cas Revenue By : Shri Manav Bansal, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 28.07.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 16.10.2025

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal &For Respondent: Shri Manav Bansal, CIT DR
Section 145(3)Section 153ASection 153DSection 250Section 68

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India [1978] 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan [1980] 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an order…

Aman Feed Industries, Khanna vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, CC-1, Ludhiana

In the result, appeals of the assessee for A

ITA 1253/CHANDI/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh16 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 1252, 1253,1254,1255/Chd/2024 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19,2019-20 M/S Aman Feed Industries, The Dcit, E-2, Focal Point, Vs Central Circle-1, Khanna. Ludhiana. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aacfa3624L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 116,181,457/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 The Dcit, Vs M/S Aman Feed Industries, Central Circle-1, E-2, Focal Point, Ludhiana. Khanna. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aacfa3624L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal & Ms, Deepali Aggarwal, Cas Revenue By : Shri Manav Bansal, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 28.07.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 16.10.2025

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal &For Respondent: Shri Manav Bansal, CIT DR
Section 145(3)Section 153ASection 153DSection 250Section 68

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India [1978] 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan [1980] 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an order…

Aman Feed Industries, Khanna vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, CC-1, Ludhiana

In the result, appeals of the assessee for A

ITA 1252/CHANDI/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh16 Oct 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 1252, 1253,1254,1255/Chd/2024 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19,2019-20 M/S Aman Feed Industries, The Dcit, E-2, Focal Point, Vs Central Circle-1, Khanna. Ludhiana. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aacfa3624L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 116,181,457/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / A.Y.: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 The Dcit, Vs M/S Aman Feed Industries, Central Circle-1, E-2, Focal Point, Ludhiana. Khanna. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aacfa3624L अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal & Ms, Deepali Aggarwal, Cas Revenue By : Shri Manav Bansal, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 28.07.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 16.10.2025

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Kumar, Shri Kulbhushan Goyal &For Respondent: Shri Manav Bansal, CIT DR
Section 145(3)Section 153ASection 153DSection 250Section 68

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India [1978] 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan [1980] 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an order…

Dheeraj Chaudhary, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle-8, New Delhi

ITA 6216/DEL/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Sept 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh(), Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishra

For Appellant: Sh. Ruchesh Sinha, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. T. James Singson, CIT, DR
Section 11Section 127Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 274

…1 ITA Nos.6158, 6159, 6160, 6214, 6215 & 6216/Del/2018 Dheeraj Chaudhary THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH "B" DELHI BEFORE SHRI MAHAVIR SINGH, VICE PRESIDENT (THIRD MEMBER), MS. MADHUMITA ROY, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SHRI AVDHESH KUMAR MISHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA Nos.6158 to 6160/Del/2018 ITA Nos.6214 to 6216/Del/2018 (Assessment Years: 2009-10 to 2014-15) Shri Dheeraj Chaudhary Vs. Assistant Commissioner Flat No.1A Empire Estate Sultanpur, M.G. Road, New Delhi - 110030 of Income Tax, CC-8 New Delhi स्थायीलेखासं . / जीआइआरसं . / PAN/GIR No: AASPK9267B Appellant Respondent Appellant by : Sh. Ruchesh…

Dheeraj Chaudhary, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle-8, New Delhi

ITA 6215/DEL/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Sept 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh(), Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishra

For Appellant: Sh. Ruchesh Sinha, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. T. James Singson, CIT, DR
Section 11Section 127Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 274

…1 ITA Nos.6158, 6159, 6160, 6214, 6215 & 6216/Del/2018 Dheeraj Chaudhary THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH "B" DELHI BEFORE SHRI MAHAVIR SINGH, VICE PRESIDENT (THIRD MEMBER), MS. MADHUMITA ROY, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SHRI AVDHESH KUMAR MISHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA Nos.6158 to 6160/Del/2018 ITA Nos.6214 to 6216/Del/2018 (Assessment Years: 2009-10 to 2014-15) Shri Dheeraj Chaudhary Vs. Assistant Commissioner Flat No.1A Empire Estate Sultanpur, M.G. Road, New Delhi - 110030 of Income Tax, CC-8 New Delhi स्थायीलेखासं . / जीआइआरसं . / PAN/GIR No: AASPK9267B Appellant Respondent Appellant by : Sh. Ruchesh…

Dheeraj Chaudhary, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle-8, New Delhi

ITA 6214/DEL/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Sept 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh(), Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishra

For Appellant: Sh. Ruchesh Sinha, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. T. James Singson, CIT, DR
Section 11Section 127Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 274

…1 ITA Nos.6158, 6159, 6160, 6214, 6215 & 6216/Del/2018 Dheeraj Chaudhary THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH "B" DELHI BEFORE SHRI MAHAVIR SINGH, VICE PRESIDENT (THIRD MEMBER), MS. MADHUMITA ROY, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SHRI AVDHESH KUMAR MISHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA Nos.6158 to 6160/Del/2018 ITA Nos.6214 to 6216/Del/2018 (Assessment Years: 2009-10 to 2014-15) Shri Dheeraj Chaudhary Vs. Assistant Commissioner Flat No.1A Empire Estate Sultanpur, M.G. Road, New Delhi - 110030 of Income Tax, CC-8 New Delhi स्थायीलेखासं . / जीआइआरसं . / PAN/GIR No: AASPK9267B Appellant Respondent Appellant by : Sh. Ruchesh…

Dheeraj Chaudhary, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle-8, New Delhi

ITA 6160/DEL/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Sept 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh(), Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishra

For Appellant: Sh. Ruchesh Sinha, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. T. James Singson, CIT, DR
Section 11Section 127Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 274

…1 ITA Nos.6158, 6159, 6160, 6214, 6215 & 6216/Del/2018 Dheeraj Chaudhary THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH "B" DELHI BEFORE SHRI MAHAVIR SINGH, VICE PRESIDENT (THIRD MEMBER), MS. MADHUMITA ROY, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SHRI AVDHESH KUMAR MISHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA Nos.6158 to 6160/Del/2018 ITA Nos.6214 to 6216/Del/2018 (Assessment Years: 2009-10 to 2014-15) Shri Dheeraj Chaudhary Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, CC-8 New Delhi Flat No.1A Empire Estate Sultanpur, M.G. Road, New Delhi - 110030 स्थायीलेखासं . / जीआइआरसं . / PAN/GIR No: AASPK9267B Appellant Respondent Appellant by : Sh. Ruchesh…

Dheeraj Chaudhary, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle-8, New Delhi

Appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 6159/DEL/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Sept 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh(), Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishra

For Appellant: Sh. Ruchesh Sinha, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. T. James Singson, CIT, DR
Section 11Section 127Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 274

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see :Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India [1978] 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan [1980] 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression “civil consequences” encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an orde…

Atul Manoharrao Yamsanwar, Nagpur vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 2(1), Nagpur

ITA 251/NAG/2022[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Nagpur09 Jun 2025AY 2015-16
Section 143(3)Section 153A

…as withered away. Therefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi (1978) 1 SCC 248 and SL Kapoor v. Jagmohan (1980) 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences” encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an order…

Umesh Sadashiv Thakre, Nagpur vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 2(1), Nagpur

ITA 240/NAG/2022[F.Y.2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Nagpur09 Jun 2025
Section 143(3)Section 153A

…as withered away. Therefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi (1978) 1 SCC 248 and SL Kapoor v. Jagmohan (1980) 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences” encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an order…

Sharda Steel Traders, Raipur vs. ACIT/DCIT, Central Circle-2, Raipur

ITA 116/RPR/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur21 May 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 & 116/Rpr/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11,2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15 )

For Appellant: Shri Praveen Jain, CA &For Respondent: Shri S. L. Anuragi, CIT-DR
Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan (1980) 4 SCC 379). 16 ITA Nos. 111 – 116/RPR/2025 Sharda Steel Traders Vs. ACIT/DCIT Central Circle 2, Raipur 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non- pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life c…

Sharda Steel Traders, Raipur vs. ACIT/DCIT, Central Circle-2, Raipur

ITA 115/RPR/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur21 May 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 & 116/Rpr/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11,2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15 )

For Appellant: Shri Praveen Jain, CA &For Respondent: Shri S. L. Anuragi, CIT-DR
Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan (1980) 4 SCC 379). 16 ITA Nos. 111 – 116/RPR/2025 Sharda Steel Traders Vs. ACIT/DCIT Central Circle 2, Raipur 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non- pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life c…

Sharda Steel Traders, Raipur vs. ACIT/DCIT, Central Circle-2, Raipur

ITA 114/RPR/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur21 May 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 & 116/Rpr/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11,2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15 )

For Appellant: Shri Praveen Jain, CA &For Respondent: Shri S. L. Anuragi, CIT-DR
Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan (1980) 4 SCC 379). 16 ITA Nos. 111 – 116/RPR/2025 Sharda Steel Traders Vs. ACIT/DCIT Central Circle 2, Raipur 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non- pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life c…

Sharda Steel Traders, Raipur vs. ACIT/DCIT, Central Circle-2, Raipur

ITA 113/RPR/2025[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur21 May 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 & 116/Rpr/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11,2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15 )

For Appellant: Shri Praveen Jain, CA &For Respondent: Shri S. L. Anuragi, CIT-DR
Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan (1980) 4 SCC 379). 16 ITA Nos. 111 – 116/RPR/2025 Sharda Steel Traders Vs. ACIT/DCIT Central Circle 2, Raipur 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non- pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life c…

Sharda Steel Traders, Raipur vs. ACIT/DCIT, Central Circle-2, Raipur

ITA 112/RPR/2025[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur21 May 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 & 116/Rpr/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11,2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15 )

For Appellant: Shri Praveen Jain, CA &For Respondent: Shri S. L. Anuragi, CIT-DR
Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan (1980) 4 SCC 379). 16 ITA Nos. 111 – 116/RPR/2025 Sharda Steel Traders Vs. ACIT/DCIT Central Circle 2, Raipur 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non- pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life c…

Sharda Steel Traders, Raipur vs. ACIT/DCIT, Central Circle-2, Raipur

ITA 111/RPR/2025[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur21 May 2025AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 & 116/Rpr/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11,2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15 )

For Appellant: Shri Praveen Jain, CA &For Respondent: Shri S. L. Anuragi, CIT-DR
Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan (1980) 4 SCC 379). 16 ITA Nos. 111 – 116/RPR/2025 Sharda Steel Traders Vs. ACIT/DCIT Central Circle 2, Raipur 30. As already noted above, the expression "civil consequences" encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non- pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life c…

Vanshika Motors (P) Ltd., Meerut vs. ACIT, Circle- 2, Meerut

Appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 6214/DEL/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi20 Mar 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh(), Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishra

For Appellant: Sh. Ruchesh Sinha, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. T. James Singson, CIT, DR
Section 11Section 127Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 274

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see :Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India [1978] 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan [1980] 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression “civil consequences” encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an orde…

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S Khemka Stuart Leisure Ltd., New Delhi

Appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 6215/DEL/2015[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Feb 2025AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh(), Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishra

For Appellant: Sh. Ruchesh Sinha, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. T. James Singson, CIT, DR
Section 11Section 127Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 274

…erefore, it hardly needs reiteration that even a purely administrative order which entails civil consequences, must be consistent with the rules of natural justice. (Also see :Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India [1978] 1 SCC 248 and S.L. Kapoor v. Jagmohan [1980] 4 SCC 379). 30. As already noted above, the expression “civil consequences” encompasses infraction of not merely property or personal rights but of civil liberties, material deprivations and non-pecuniary damages. Anything which affects a citizen in his civil life comes under its wide umbrella. Accordingly, we reject the argument and hold that since an orde…