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AppealsSection 246ASection 246A5,395 judgments

The decision most relied on for first appeal is CIT v. Union Tyres (240 ITR 556), cited in 135 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on first appeal

CIT v. Union Tyres
240 ITR 556 · 1999 · High Court
135
citing judgments

The first appellate authority, the Commissioner (Appeals), cannot enhance an assessment by considering a new scope or source of income that was not part of the original assessment proceedings. Its power to enhance under Section 251(1)(a) is restricted to what was originally assessed.

Sanjay Sawhney v. Principal Commissioner of Income-tax
116 Taxmann.com 701 · 2020 · High Court
87
citing judgments

Rule 27 of the ITAT Rules allows a respondent to defend a favourable order of the CIT(A) by raising grounds decided against them, even without filing an appeal or cross-objection. Such issues can be raised orally and for the first time before the Tribunal.

Sugar Mills Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
156 ITR 54 · 1985 · High Court
59
citing judgments

An appellate authority can admit and adjudicate a new legal ground for the first time, even if not raised in earlier appellate proceedings, provided its omission was neither willful nor unreasonable.

Kiran Singh & Ors. v. Chaman Paswan & Ors.
1 SCR 117 · 1955 · Supreme Court
55
citing judgments

A decree or proceeding initiated by an authority without jurisdiction is a nullity, void ab initio, and its invalidity can be raised at any stage, including in collateral proceedings or for the first time on appeal, as a defect of jurisdiction cannot be cured even by consent.

CIT v. S. Chenniappa Mudaliar
74 ITR 41 · 1969 · Supreme Court
40
citing judgments

The first appellate authority cannot dismiss an appeal for default without disposing of the grounds on merits. Dismissal without going into the merits is not justified.

Ultratech Cement Ltd. v. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax
408 ITR 500 · 2018 · High Court
32
citing judgments

A tribunal can exercise its discretion to admit an additional ground of appeal, even if raised for the first time, provided it considers the facts and circumstances of the case.

CIT v. Geo Industries and Insecticides (1) Pvt Ltd.
96 TTJ 211 · 2005 · ITAT
30
citing judgments

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) can adjudicate a fresh claim raised for the first time before it, provided it is permissible under the law.

Ramco Cements Ltd. v. DCIT
373 ITR 146 · 2015 · High Court
28
citing judgments

An assessee can make a claim of deduction for the first time before the appellate authorities.

Judgments citing first appeal

Multi Venture Infotech Pvt Ltd, Mumbai vs. National Faceless Appeal Centre, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the Assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 3677/MUM/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Jan 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Bijayananda Prusethassessment Year: 2014-15 Multi Venture Infotech Pvt. National Faceless Appeal Ltd., Centre 404 Bldg No. 8A Damodar Park, National Faceless Appeal Vs. Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Centre, 245-A, North Block, Maharashtra – 400086 New Delhi, Delhi - 110001 Pan : Aaacm9718L (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Tejas Sodha, Ld. A.R. Revenue By : Shri Virabhadra S. Mahajan, Sr.D.R. Date Of Hearing : 17.12.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 22.01.2026 O R D E R Per : Narender Kumar Choudhry: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 12.04.2023, Impugned Herein, Passed By The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac) /Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (In Short Ld. Commissioner) U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’) For The A.Y. 2014-15. 2. In The Instant Case, The Assessing Officer Vide Assessment Order Dated 24.05.2023 Under Section 147 R.W.S. 144 (B) Of The Act Has Made The Additions / Disallowances Of Rs. 2,03,00,000/- & Rs. 96,11,642/- Respectively On Account Of Unexplained Cash Credit Under Section 68 Of The Act & 2 Multi Venture Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Disallowance Of Loss In Derivative Transaction (Variation Proposed).

For Appellant: Shri Tejas Sodha, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Virabhadra S. Mahajan, SR.D.R
Section 147Section 250Section 68

Section 68 of the Act and 2 Multi Venture Infotech Pvt. Ltd. disallowance of loss in derivative transaction (variation proposed). 3. The Assessee filed first appeal before the Ld. Commissioner, challenging the addition of Rs. 203,00,000/- under Section 68 of the Act but not the disallowance

Murari Lal Harish Chand Jaiswal Pvt Ltd, Delhi vs. DCIT, Central Circle-31, Delhi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 203/DEL/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi22 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri Manish Agarwal[Assessment Year : 2018-19] Murari Lal Harish Chand Vs Dcit Jaiswal Pvt. Ltd., 6043, Central Circle-31, Naya Bans, Chandni Delhi Chowk, Delhi-110006. Pan-Aaacm6428P Appellant Respondent Appellant By Shri Pranav Yadav, Adv. Respondent By Shri Jitender Singh, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 26.11.2025 Date Of Pronouncement 22.01.2026 Order Per Manish Agarwal, Am : The Present Appeal Is Filed By Assessee Against The Order Dated 19.12.2024 Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (A)-30, New Delhi [“Ld.Cit(A)”] In Appeal No.30/10268/2017-18 U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“The Act”] Arising Out Of Assessment Order Dated 22.12.2021 Passed U/S 153A Of The Act Pertaining To Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That Assessee Company Is A Firm, Engaged In The Business Of Manufacture Of Tobacco Products & Derived Income From Profits & Gains From Business & From Capital Gain/Loss & Filed Its Return Of Income On 28.09.2018, Declaring Income Of Inr 1,09,82,630/-. The Case Was Selected For Scrutiny Under Cass For Following Two Issues:- (I) Icds Compliance & Adjustment (Ii) Income U/S 56(2)(X)

Section 127Section 132Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153DSection 250Section 56(2)(x)

complete the assessment and made the additions u/s 56(2)(x) of the Act. It is further observed that Ld. CIT(A) in first appeal vide order dated 04.01.2024 annulled the said order passed u/s 143(3) of the Act. However, in the subsequent order passed u/s 153A dated

Connect Pack LLP, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Office National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi

In the result, Assessee’s appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 7102/MUM/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Jagadishassessment Year: 2017-18 Connect Pack Llp, Income Tax Office Office No.4 Second Floor, Naitonal Faceless Washington Plaza, 269 Vs. Assessment Centre, Topiwala Road, Goregawan, Delhi – 110001. Mumbai – 400062. Pan – Aakfc2777Q. (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Shailendra Singh Solanki, Ld. A.R. Revenue By : Shri Virabhadra Mahajan, Ld. Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 05.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement : 21.01.2026 O R D E R Per : Narender Kumar Choudhry: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 27.09.2025, Impugned Herein, Passed By The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac)/Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (In Short Ld. Commissioner) U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’) For The A.Y. 2017-18. 2. In The Instant Case, The Assessing Officer, Vide Assessment Order Dated 10.05.2023 Under Section 147 R.W.S. 144B Of The Act, Has Made An Addition Of Rs.36,50,000/- As Unexplained Cash Deposit Under Section 68 Of The Act. 2 Connect Pack Llp

For Appellant: Shri Shailendra Singh Solanki, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Virabhadra Mahajan, Ld. SR. D.R
Section 147Section 249Section 250Section 68

cash deposit under Section 68 of the Act. 2 Connect Pack LLP 3. The Assessee being aggrieved challenged the said addition by filing the first appeal before the Ld. Commissioner, however, with the delay of 510 days in filing the same. The Assessee before the Ld. Commissioner in respect ... sworn affidavit. 4. The Ld. Commissioner though considered the aforesaid explanation of the Assesse qua condonation of delay of 510 days in filing the first appeal before him, however, declined to entertain the same, on the ground that the Assessee has not discharged the onus of “sufficient cause” within

M/S. Nucleus Fincons Pvt Ltd, Mumbai vs. ITO Ward 15(2)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the Assessee’s appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 5025/MUM/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Jan 2026AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhryassessment Year: 2012-13 M/S. Nucleus Fincons Pvt. Ito 15(2) (2), Ltd. Aaykar Bhavan, M.K. Road, (Since Strike Off By Roc From Mumbai – 400020. 24/02/2017 Through Erstwhile Director, Kishore Patki), Vs. 503, Ankita Apartments, Opp. Gymkhana, Navghar Road, Mulund, Mumbai – 400081. Pan – Aabc6734A (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Nishit Gandhi, Ld. A.R. Revenue By : Shri A.M.K. Mahadevan, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 20.11.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 21.01.2026 O R D E R Per : Narender Kumar Choudhry: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 22.09.2023, Impugned Herein, Passed By The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac)/Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (In Short Ld. Commissioner) U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’) For The A.Y. 2012-13. 2. In The Instant Case, The Ao Vide Assessment Order Dated 27.11.2019 Under Section 147 R.W.S. 147 Of The Act Has Made The Additions Of Rs.7,00,000,/- & Rs.19,88,290/- Respectively As Unexplained Income Under Section 68 Of The Act & Estimation Of Income @ 1 + 1 % Of Rs.9,94,14,500/- On Credit & Debit Side. 2 M/S. Nucleus Fincons Pvt. Ltd

For Appellant: Shri Nishit Gandhi, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri A.M.K. Mahadevan, Sr. D.R
Section 147Section 250Section 68

debit side. 2 M/s. Nucleus Fincons Pvt. Ltd 3. The Assessee being aggrieved against the additions, as well as the assessment order, filed first appeal before the Ld. Commissioner challenging the same however, despite issuing various notices eventually made no compliance and/or filed no submissions and documents. Therefore