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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

Prince Tygai, Mohali vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 6(4), Chandigarh

The appeal stand partly allowed

ITA 968/CHANDI/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh04 Aug 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.968/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) Shri Prince Tyagi Ito # 87 Ward No 1, Near Petrol Pump Ward-6(4) बनाम/ Vs. Mandi Kharar Sas Nagar, Mohali 140301 Chandigarh 160062 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Angpt-5979-E (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" की ओर से/ Appellant By : Sh. Rahul Bhanot( Advocate) & Shri Puneet Singla (Advocate) – Ld. Ars ""थ" की ओर से / Respondent By : Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl.Cit) – Ld. Sr.Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 23-07-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04-08-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Assessee For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 05-06-2024 In The Matter Of An Assessment Framed By Ld. Assessing Officer [Ao] On Best Judgement Basis U/S 144 Of The Act On 19-12-2019. The Registry Has Noted Delay Of 40 Days In The Appeal

For Appellant: Sh. Rahul Bhanot( Advocate) and Shri PuneetFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl.CIT) – Ld. Sr.DR
Section 144

representation from the assessee. The deposits were made in Bank of Baroda Account No.50530400000068 held in the name of M/s Surkum Enterprises. During first appeal, the assessee contended that it was engaged in selling recharge coupons of idea cellular Ltd. and working as an agent for the company on commission

DCIT, Central Circle-1, Ludhiana vs. M/S Ritish Agro Private Limited, Ludhiana

Appeal stand dismissed

ITA 638/CHANDI/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh04 Aug 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am Physical Hearing 1. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No. 633/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2019-20) M/S Ritish Agro Private Ltd. Dcit-Central Circle-1 बनाम/ Vs. Malerkotla Road, Rasulra Ludhiana Khanna – 141 401 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaccr-7743-J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.638/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2019-20) Dcit-Central Circle-1 M/S Ritish Agro Private Ltd. बनाम/ Vs. Ludhiana Malerkotla Road, Rasulra Khanna – 141 401 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaccr-7743-J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Ashwani Kumar (Ca) & Ms. Muskan Garg (Ca) – Ld. Ars ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Ms. Tarundeep Kaur (Cit) – Ld. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 24-06-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04-08-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1.1 Aforesaid Cross-Appeals Arises Out Of The Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-5, Ludhiana Dated 26-07-2022

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Kumar (CA) & MsFor Respondent: Ms. Tarundeep Kaur (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 143(3)Section 145(3)Section 250(6)Section 36(1)(iii)Section 68

Rs.5500/- per Quintals and accordingly, addition of Rs.2779.48 Lacs was considered as unaccounted sales of the assessee and added to its income. 4.5 During first appeal, the assessee assailed estimation of yield on the basis of USA study. It was also stated there could never be 100% yield ... onus of proving these purchases, the same were added u/s 68 r.w.s. 69C of the Act to the income of the assessee. 7.2 During first appeal, it was contended by the assessee that nothing was brought on record to prove that cash was received back from these parties

M/S Ritish Agro Private Limited, Khanna vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1, Ludhiana

Appeal stand dismissed

ITA 633/CHANDI/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh04 Aug 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am Physical Hearing 1. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No. 633/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2019-20) M/S Ritish Agro Private Ltd. Dcit-Central Circle-1 बनाम/ Vs. Malerkotla Road, Rasulra Ludhiana Khanna – 141 401 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaccr-7743-J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.638/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2019-20) Dcit-Central Circle-1 M/S Ritish Agro Private Ltd. बनाम/ Vs. Ludhiana Malerkotla Road, Rasulra Khanna – 141 401 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaccr-7743-J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Ashwani Kumar (Ca) & Ms. Muskan Garg (Ca) – Ld. Ars ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Ms. Tarundeep Kaur (Cit) – Ld. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 24-06-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04-08-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1.1 Aforesaid Cross-Appeals Arises Out Of The Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-5, Ludhiana Dated 26-07-2022

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Kumar (CA) & MsFor Respondent: Ms. Tarundeep Kaur (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 143(3)Section 145(3)Section 250(6)Section 36(1)(iii)Section 68

Rs.5500/- per Quintals and accordingly, addition of Rs.2779.48 Lacs was considered as unaccounted sales of the assessee and added to its income. 4.5 During first appeal, the assessee assailed estimation of yield on the basis of USA study. It was also stated there could never be 100% yield ... onus of proving these purchases, the same were added u/s 68 r.w.s. 69C of the Act to the income of the assessee. 7.2 During first appeal, it was contended by the assessee that nothing was brought on record to prove that cash was received back from these parties

Srithik Ispat Private Limited, Goa vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 2(1) Panaji, Goa, Panaji

The appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 48/PAN/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Panaji31 Jul 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri G. D. Padmahshaliassessment Year: 2016-17 Srithik Ispat Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. 3, Sanguem Industrial Estate, Sanguem, Goa-403704 Pan : Aaics1765P . . . . . . . Appellant V/S Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle-2(1), Panaji, Goa . . . . . . . Respondent Appearances Assessee By: Mrs Girija Agrawal [‘Ld. Ar’] Revenue By: Ms Rijjula Uniyal [‘Ld. Dr’] Date Of Conclusive Hearing: 30/07/2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 31/07/2025 Order Per G. D. Padmahshali; This Assessee’S Appeal Is Filed U/S 253(1) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [‘The Act’] Challenges Din & Order No 1068425181(1) Dt. 06/09/2024 Passed By National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [‘Ld. Cit(A)/Nfac’] U/S 250 Of The Act Which Originated From Order Of Assessment Passed U/S 144 Of The Act By Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle-2(1), Panaji, Goa. [‘Ld. Ao’].

For Appellant: Mrs Girija Agrawal [‘Ld. AR’]For Respondent: Ms Rijjula Uniyal [‘Ld. DR’]
Section 143(2)Section 144Section 250Section 251Section 251(1)(a)Section 253(1)Section 40Section 68

order to be regular & legal, it must comply with former threefold dictates. 8. An order passed in first appeal without adhering to former threefold stipulations de-facto, in our considered view sufferers from compliance of s/s (6) of section 250 of the Act, therefore in limine deserves