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“Section 142(1)(i)”

Section References (mined)Section 142Section 142(1)(i)27 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 142(1)(i) is Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji (167 ITR 471), cited in 3,926 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 142(1)(i)

Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji
167 ITR 471 · 1987 · Supreme Court
3,926
citing judgments

Delay in filing appeals, when supported by sufficient or justifiable cause, should be condoned with a liberal approach to ensure substantial justice. This principle prioritizes the cause of justice over mere technicalities.

Malabar Industrial Co. Ltd. v. CIT
243 ITR 83 · 2000 · Supreme Court
2,943
citing judgments

For revision under Section 263, the Assessing Officer's order must be both erroneous and prejudicial to the interests of the revenue; if either condition is not met, the revisionary jurisdiction cannot be invoked. An order is not erroneous merely because the Assessing Officer did not record the details of enquiries conducted, provided due enquiries were made.

CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd.
38 ITD 320 · 1991 · ITAT
2,267
citing judgments

An appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal can be dismissed for non-prosecution or treated as unadmitted when the appellant fails to appear, cooperate, or show diligence, in accordance with Rule 19(2) of the Income-tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules. The law aids the vigilant, not those who sleep on their rights.

Estate of Late Tukojirao Holkar v. CWT
223 ITR 480 · 1997 · High Court
2,040
citing judgments

A court or tribunal is not bound to answer a reference or adjudicate an appeal on its merits if the party at whose instance the proceeding is made fails to appear at the hearing or take necessary steps for its proper conduct.

Sumati Dayal v. CIT
214 ITR 801 · 1995 · Supreme Court
1,967
citing judgments

The Revenue is entitled to look behind the apparent form of a transaction to discover its true nature, applying the test of human probabilities and surrounding circumstances. If transactions defy logic or are unnatural, they can be treated as bogus, even if supported by some documentation, especially in cases of cash credits or unexplained investments.

CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd.
320 ITR 561 · 2010 · Supreme Court
1,673
citing judgments

An Assessing Officer cannot initiate reassessment proceedings under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act based on a mere change of opinion. Reassessment is permissible only when there is fresh tangible material leading to the belief of income escapement, not merely a review of existing facts.

CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya & Another
118 ITR 461 · 1997 · Supreme Court
1,656
citing judgments

Appealing a tax assessment requires more than just filing the appeal; it involves actively pursuing it. The assessee must effectively engage with the appellate process.

CIT v. Durga Prasad More
82 ITR 540 · 1971 · Supreme Court
1,579
citing judgments

Tax authorities must judge evidence using the test of human probabilities and consider the apparent as real until there are reasons to believe it is not. They can rely on circumstantial evidence and the preponderance of probabilities to determine the genuineness of transactions.

Judgments citing Section 142(1)(i)

Chandra Bosu Babu Ramesh Yangala, Gudivada vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Gudivada

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 214/VIZ/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam10 Jul 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.214/Viz/2025 (निर्धारणवर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2017-18) Vs. Income Tax Officer-Ward – 1 Chandra Bosu Babu Ramesh Yangala Asst. City Planner Gudiwada, Andhra Pradesh Gudivada Municipality Gudivada – 521301 Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Acspy1662Q] (अपीलधर्थी/Assessee) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) : Shri K. Siva Rama Kumar, Ca करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व/ Department Represented By : Dr.Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar

Section 144Section 250

Face, HDFC Bank, Rajahmundry and Axis Bank, Koramangala amounting to Rs. 10,00,000/- during the demonetization period. Notice dated 13.03.2018 under section 142(1)(i) of the Act was issued to the assessee calling for return of income. Since the assessee did not file any return of income till ... also obtained information from the banks as per the provisions of section 133(6) of the Act. In response to the notice under section 142(1)(i) of the Act, assessee filed explanation for the sources of cash deposits made during the demonetization period by stating that

Pammi Jaiswal, Kolkata vs. Income Tax Officer-33(2)/Kolkata, Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2415/KOL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata26 Jun 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Vice-(Kz) I.T.A. No. 2415/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2018-2019 Pammi Jaiswal,………………….………..………Appellant 75/B, 4Th Floor, Uttar Panchanangram Mart, Vip Nagar, W.B. Pin Code No. 700100 [Pan:Bcnpj3281N] -Vs.- Income Tax Officer,……………………………...Respondent Ward-33(2), Kolkata, 10B, Middleton Row, Kolkata-700071 Appearances By: Shri Debesh Poddar, A.R., Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Shri Susanta Saha, Addl. Cit, Sr. D.R., Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue Date Of Concluding The Hearing: June 25, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order: June 26, 2025 O R D E R

Section 142(1)Section 142(1)(i)Section 147Section 148Section 271ASection 68

section 148 was issued and duly served upon the assessee. The assessee failed to file her return under section 148. Accordingly notice under section 142(1) was issued and duly served on the assessee calling for the basic details of the case for the purpose of verification of the return ... accounts. Return under section 148 of the Act was not filed by the assessee in compliance. Thereafter notice under section 142(1)(i) of the Income Tax Act was issued to the assessee, but there was no reply/response from the side of assessee. Thereafter show-cause notice was issued mentioning