“Section 49(4)”
The decision most relied on for Section 49(4) is CIT v. R. Nalini Devi ITTA 232 of 2013 (A. P) (294 ITR 49), cited in 299 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 49(4)
Additions to income cannot be made solely based on uncorroborated third-party statements, documents, or loose sheets seized during a search, and such evidence requires the assessee to be provided with an opportunity for cross-examination.
Interest from debtors and foreign exchange rate difference arising from exports are includible in the eligible profit for computing deductions under section 80HHC.
Reassessment proceedings under Section 147 cannot be initiated based on a mere change of opinion or reappraisal of existing facts, but require new or fresh tangible material or information indicating escapement of income.
When an assessee demonstrates corresponding sales, it establishes that goods must have been purchased, and therefore, a complete disallowance of purchases solely based on doubts about supplier genuineness is generally not warranted.
The second proviso to Section 34(3) of the Income-tax Act, 1922 is unconstitutional for violating Article 14, as it allowed reassessment notices to be issued to "any person" without limit. The limitation period for issuing a reassessment notice is determined by the law prevailing on the date of issuance, including the retrospective effect of the 1948 amendment for assessing foreign income under Section 4(2).
When the Supreme Court decides an issue, the orders of the authorities below merge with the order of the Supreme Court. This applies to appeals before the Supreme Court.
Section 56(2)(vii)(c) does not apply to additional shares allotted pro rata to existing shareholders, as there is no scope for any property being received in such a situation.
The dismissal of a Special Leave Petition (SLP) by the Supreme Court does not, in itself, constitute a judgment affirming the High Court's decision. It signifies that the Supreme Court did not find sufficient grounds to interfere with the High Court's findings.