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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

Imran Dawood Vehvaria, Mumbai vs. Ward 24(2)(1), Mumbai

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

ITA 5773/MUM/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Bijayananda Prusethassessment Year: 2016-17 Imran Dawood Vehvaria, Ward 24(2)(1), D 701 Remibiz Court, Off Veera Piramal Chamber, Lal Baug, Vs. Road, Andheri, West Mumbai, Parel, Mumbai – 400012. Mumbai – 400053. Pan – Aatpv9817B (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : None Revenue By : Shri Virabhadra Mahajan, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 24.12.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 24.12.2025 O R D E R Per : Narender Kumar Choudhry: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 22.07.2025, 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. 2016-17. 2. On The Previous Date Of Hearing On 22.12.2025, None Was Present On Behalf Of The Assessee & Therefore, The Case Was Adjourned To Today I.E. 24.12.2025 & Notice Was Directed To Be Served Through E-Mail & Telephonically & Therefore The Assessee Served Accordingly But Still The Assessee Neither Appeared Nor Filed Any Adjournment Application, Thus, We Are Constrained To Decide This Appeal As Ex-Parte. 2 Imran Dawood Vehvaria

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Virabhadra Mahajan, SR. D.R
Section 147Section 250

variation in respect of unexplained expenditure and (iv) Rs.3,05,462/- being variation in respect of undisclosed rental income. 4. Though the Assessee filed first appeal before the Ld. Commissioner, however, despite issuing three notices by the Ld. Commissioner, the Assessee eventually made no compliance and therefore, the Ld. Commissioner

Jyoti Embroidery Private Limited, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer Ward 10(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, assessee’s appeal is allowed

ITA 5637/MUM/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Dec 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Prabhash Shankarassessment Year: 2013-14 Jyoti Embroidery Private Income Tax Officer, Limited, Ward 10 (2)(1), V1-0 Vara’S House, 1St Aaykar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Vs. Ganeshwadi, Ground Floor, Mumbai – 400020. Near Mj Market, Zaveri Bazar, Mumbai – 400002 Pan – Aaacj 0872 G (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Dharan Gandhi, Ld. Ar Revenue By : Ms. Kavitha Kaushik, Ld. Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.11.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 24.12.2025 O R D E R Per : Narender Kumar Choudhry: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 28.07.2025 Impugned Herein Passed By The National Faceless Appeal Center (Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (For Short Ld. Commissioner) Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (For Short The ‘Act’) For The Ay 2013-14. 2. In The Instant Case, The Assessee Has Sold A Land To M/S. Yogeshwar Farms Private Limited For A Sale Consideration Of Rs. 2,15,00,000/- & Claimed The Long Term Capital Gain Of Rs. 1,58,00,000/- In The Return Of Income Filed On Dated 28Th September, 2013, Declaring Total Income Of Rs. 1,57,50,330/-. The Ao Considered The Said Claim Of The Assessee & Ultimately Found That The Stamp Duty Value Of The Property Is Of 2 Jyoti Embroidery Private Limited Rs.387,39,000/- & The Assessee Has Sold The Property For Rs.2,15,00,000/- I.E. Less Than The Value Adopted Or Assessed By The Valuation Authorities Of The State Government & Therefore He Vide Assessment Order Dated 25.09.2017 Under Section 143 (3) Read With Under Section 147 Of The Act, Ultimately Made The Addition Of Rs. 1,72,39,000/- Being Differential Amount Between The Stamp Duty Valuation & The Value Declared By The Assessee.

For Appellant: Shri Dharan Gandhi, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Ms. Kavitha Kaushik, Ld. SR. DR
Section 143Section 147Section 250Section 55

amount between the stamp duty valuation and the value declared by the assessee. 3. The assessee being aggrieved challenged the said addition by filing first appeal before the Ld. Commissioner and claimed that on the request of the assessee, the Ld. CIT (A) -17, Mumbai has asked

Asia Today Ltd, Mumbai vs. ADIT (It) 2(2), Mumbai

In the result, Assessee's appeal is allowed

ITA 1403/MUM/2008[2004-2005]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Dec 2025AY 2004-2005

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Omkareshwar Chidaraassessment Year: 2004-05 M/S. Asia Today Limited, Asst. Director Of Income C/O. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Tax (International Ltd., Vs. Taxation)-2(2), 135, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Scindia House, Worli, Mumbai – 400 018 Bellard Estate, Pan: Aabca0249F Mumbai - 400039 (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Niraj Sheth, Ld. A.R. Revenue By : Shri Krishna Kumar, Ld. Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 10.10.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 24.12.2025 O R D E R Per : Narender Kumar Choudhry: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 25.01.2007, Impugned Herein, Passed By The 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. 2004-05. 2. The Relevant Facts For Adjudication Of This Appeal Are As Under: The Assessee, Being A Foreign Telecasting Company Incorporated In Mauritius & Having Tax Residency Certificate Of Mauritius , During The Ay Under Consideration Was Engaged In The Production & Acquiring Rights Of Various Television Films Including Feature Films, As A Copy Right Owner/Holder Of Various Hindi Feature Films Produced & Censored In India, As Mentioned In Schedule ‘C’ Annexed With The ‘Agreement Of 2 M/S Asia Today Ltd. Vs Asst. Dit (Int. Taxation)-2(2)

For Appellant: Shri Niraj Sheth, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Krishna Kumar, Ld. Sr. D.R
Section 250Section 9(1)(vi)

allowing the deduction claimed to the tune of Rs.1,00,00,000/- being not liable to be taxed, before the Ld. Commissioner by filing first appeal inter alia challenging the other additions, however, could not get relief on this particular issue/aspect, as the Ld. Commissioner ultimately affirmed the decision