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The decision most relied on for live link is ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das (103 ITR 437), cited in 721 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on live link

ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das
103 ITR 437 · 1976 · Supreme Court
721
citing judgments

For reassessment proceedings, the 'reason to believe' that income has escaped assessment must be based on some material and not mere suspicion, establishing a live link between the information and the belief. Furthermore, for reassessment beyond four years, there must be a specific finding of the assessee's failure to disclose fully and truly all material facts.

CIT v. Orient Craft Ltd.
354 ITR 536 · 2013 · High Court
366
citing judgments

Reassessment of income, especially after a summary assessment under Section 143(1), requires the Assessing Officer to possess fresh, tangible material to form a reason to believe that income has escaped assessment; a mere reappraisal of existing records or a change of opinion without new material is not permissible.

222 Taxman 15 (Gujarat)(MAG.), Principal Commissioner of Income-tax-4 v. G & G Pharma India Ltd.
384 ITR 147 · 2016 · High Court
274
citing judgments

An assessment can be reopened if there is tangible material indicating escapement of income, demonstrating a live link between the material and the reasons recorded for reopening. The Assessing Officer must apply their mind to the material facts, and the sanction under section 151 should not be based on borrowed satisfaction.

PCIT v. RMG Polyvinyl (I) Ltd.
396 ITR 5 · 2017 · High Court
272
citing judgments

Reassessment based solely on information from the Investigation Wing, without the Assessing Officer conducting further inquiry or demonstrating an independent application of mind, is unjustified and invalid.

CIT v. Foramer France
264 ITR 566 · 2003 · Supreme Court
253
citing judgments

Reassessment proceedings initiated under Section 147 beyond four years from the end of the relevant assessment year are invalid unless the assessee failed to disclose fully and truly all material facts necessary for assessment. Without such failure, the notice issued under Section 148 is time-barred and without jurisdiction.

ITO v. Selected Dalurband Coal Co. (P.) Ltd.
217 ITR 597 · 1996 · Supreme Court
180
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer's belief that income has escaped assessment, leading to the reopening of an assessment, is a matter of subjective satisfaction. The materials available at the time of forming this belief do not need to conclusively prove the escapement of income.

153 (Gujarat) 8 Shakti Karnawat v. ITO
296 ITR 90 · 2008 · High Court
171
citing judgments

A live link of third-party information can form the basis for reopening an assessment under Section 148, provided it contains material facts necessary for assessment. The Assessing Officer must demonstrate a "reason to believe" that income has escaped assessment, which can be satisfied by such information even if it pertains to other assessees or relates to accommodation entries.

Kalyanji Mavji & Co. v. CIT
102 ITR 287 · 1976 · Supreme Court
137
citing judgments

The Supreme Court broadly defined 'information' for reassessment under Section 147 to include new facts, external sources, material already on record, or a correct understanding of law from judicial decisions. This definition enables reopening assessments based on subsequent information or mistakes.

Judgments citing live link

Khazana Stores Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad vs. The ITO, Ward-2(1)(1), Ahmedabad

ITA 1506/AHD/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Dec 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Makarand Vasant Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/Ita No. 1506/Ahd/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year : 2017-18 Khazana Stores Pvt. Ltd. The Ito Gf 2 Commerce House 2 बनाम/ Ward 2(1)(1) Judges Bunglow Road, V/S. Ahmedabad 380 015 Bodakdev, Ahmedabad 380 054 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aaack 7880 R (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri S.N. Divatia & Shri Samir Vora, Ars Revenue By : Shri Kalpesh Rupavatia, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 30/09/2025 घोषणा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement: 23/12/2025 आदेश/Order Per Sanjay Garg: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As 'Cit(A)'] Dated 07/07/2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. The Assessee, In This Appeal Has Taken The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Shri S.N. Divatia &For Respondent: Shri Kalpesh Rupavatia, Sr. DR
Section 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 250Section 69A

आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, अहमदाबाद न्यायपीठ "डी", अहमदाबाद । IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “D” BENCH, AHMEDABAD श्री संजय गर्ग, न्यायिक

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1(2), Kolkata vs. Siddheshwari Vyapaar Private Limited, Kolkata

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 2280/KOL/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata23 Dec 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.2280/Kol/2025 (निर्धारणवर्ा/Assessment Years :2012-2013) Dcit, Central Circle-1(2), Vs Siddheshwarivyapaar Pvt Ltd Kolkata 2Nd Floor, 159, Ravindra Sarani Kolkata-700007 Pan No. :Aancs 2337 J (अपीलधर्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) रधजस्वकीओरसे /Revenue By : Shri Sanat Kumar Raha, Cit-Dr निर्धाररतीकीओरसे /Assessee By : Shrisoumitra Choudhury & Rainak Jain, Advocates सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/12/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 23.12.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Rajesh Kumar, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Revenueagainst The Order Passed By The Ld. Cit(A), Kolkata-20, Dated 06.05.2025For The Assessment Year2012-2013. 2. The Appeal Of The Revenue Is Barred By 69 Days. Considering The Submissions Of The Ld. Cit-Dr & Looking To The Facts Of The Case, We Condone The Delay Of 69 Days In Filing The Present Appeal By The Revenue & The Appeal Is Admitted For Hearing. 3. The Only Issue Raised In This Appeal Is Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A) In Deleting The Addition Of Rs.6,82,00,000/- Made U/S.68 Of The Act On Account Of Unexplained Cash Credits Received From Shell Entities In The Guise Of Share Capital.

For Appellant: ShriSoumitra Choudhury and Rainak Jain, AdvocatesFor Respondent: Shri Sanat Kumar Raha, CIT-DR
Section 131Section 133(6)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 68

record, we find that the Assessing Officer has simply relied upon the information received from the Investigation Wing. We find there is no live link between the information received and the reasons to believe recorded by the Assessing Officer. The Assessing Officer has only noted and discussed the information received

DCIT Central Circle, Uttar Pradesh vs. Mirha Exports Private Ltd., Delhi

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are allowed and both appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 875/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi19 Dec 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Sudhir Kumar & Shri Manish Agarwalsl. Ita No(S) Asst. Appeal(S) By No Year(S) Appellant Vs. Respondent Appellant Respondent 1. 873/Del/2022 2012-13 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt.Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 2. 655/Del/2022 2012-13 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt.Ltd. Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 3. 1233/Del/2022 2013-14 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 4. 656/Del/2022 2013-14 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 5. 1234/Del/2022 2015-16 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 6. 657/Del/2022 2015-16 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 7. 874/Del/2022 2016-17 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 8. 658/Del/2022 2016-17 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 9. 875/Del/2022 2017-18 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P

Section 133ASection 142Section 143(3)Section 148Section 153CSection 250

Kanpur has erred in law and on facts in sustaining the validity of the impugned reassessment Order ignoring the facts that there is no live link between the reasons recorded and the material available with the Ld. A.O. at the relevant time therefore the Ld. A.O. could not ber said

DCIT Central Circle, Uttar Pradesh vs. Mirha Exports Private Ltd., Delhi

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are allowed and both appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 874/DEL/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi19 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Sudhir Kumar & Shri Manish Agarwalsl. Ita No(S) Asst. Appeal(S) By No Year(S) Appellant Vs. Respondent Appellant Respondent 1. 873/Del/2022 2012-13 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt.Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 2. 655/Del/2022 2012-13 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt.Ltd. Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 3. 1233/Del/2022 2013-14 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 4. 656/Del/2022 2013-14 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 5. 1234/Del/2022 2015-16 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 6. 657/Del/2022 2015-16 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 7. 874/Del/2022 2016-17 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 8. 658/Del/2022 2016-17 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 9. 875/Del/2022 2017-18 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P

Section 133ASection 142Section 143(3)Section 148Section 153CSection 250

Kanpur has erred in law and on facts in sustaining the validity of the impugned reassessment Order ignoring the facts that there is no live link between the reasons recorded and the material available with the Ld. A.O. at the relevant time therefore the Ld. A.O. could not ber said

DCIT Central Circle, Gzbd vs. Mirha Exports Private Ltd., Delhi

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are allowed and both appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 873/DEL/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi19 Dec 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Sudhir Kumar & Shri Manish Agarwalsl. Ita No(S) Asst. Appeal(S) By No Year(S) Appellant Vs. Respondent Appellant Respondent 1. 873/Del/2022 2012-13 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt.Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 2. 655/Del/2022 2012-13 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt.Ltd. Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 3. 1233/Del/2022 2013-14 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 4. 656/Del/2022 2013-14 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 5. 1234/Del/2022 2015-16 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 6. 657/Del/2022 2015-16 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 7. 874/Del/2022 2016-17 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 8. 658/Del/2022 2016-17 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 9. 875/Del/2022 2017-18 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P

Section 133ASection 142Section 143(3)Section 148Section 153CSection 250

Kanpur has erred in law and on facts in sustaining the validity of the impugned reassessment Order ignoring the facts that there is no live link between the reasons recorded and the material available with the Ld. A.O. at the relevant time therefore the Ld. A.O. could not ber said

Mirha Exports Private Ltd., Delhi vs. DCIT Central Circle, Gzbd

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are allowed and both appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 658/DEL/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi19 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Sudhir Kumar & Shri Manish Agarwalsl. Ita No(S) Asst. Appeal(S) By No Year(S) Appellant Vs. Respondent Appellant Respondent 1. 873/Del/2022 2012-13 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt.Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 2. 655/Del/2022 2012-13 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt.Ltd. Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 3. 1233/Del/2022 2013-14 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 4. 656/Del/2022 2013-14 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 5. 1234/Del/2022 2015-16 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 6. 657/Del/2022 2015-16 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 7. 874/Del/2022 2016-17 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 8. 658/Del/2022 2016-17 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 9. 875/Del/2022 2017-18 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P

Section 133ASection 142Section 143(3)Section 148Section 153CSection 250

Kanpur has erred in law and on facts in sustaining the validity of the impugned reassessment Order ignoring the facts that there is no live link between the reasons recorded and the material available with the Ld. A.O. at the relevant time therefore the Ld. A.O. could not ber said

Mirha Exports Private Ltd., Delhi vs. DCIT Central Circle, Gzbd, Uttar Pradesh

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are allowed and both appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 657/DEL/2022[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi19 Dec 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Sudhir Kumar & Shri Manish Agarwalsl. Ita No(S) Asst. Appeal(S) By No Year(S) Appellant Vs. Respondent Appellant Respondent 1. 873/Del/2022 2012-13 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt.Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 2. 655/Del/2022 2012-13 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt.Ltd. Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 3. 1233/Del/2022 2013-14 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 4. 656/Del/2022 2013-14 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit (Assessee’S Appeal) Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 5. 1234/Del/2022 2015-16 Dcit M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 6. 657/Del/2022 2015-16 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Ghaziabad Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 7. 874/Del/2022 2016-17 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P 8. 658/Del/2022 2016-17 M/S. Mirha Exports Dcit Pvt. Ltd. (Assessee’S Appeal) Central Circle Ghaziabad 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P M/S. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd. 9. 875/Del/2022 2017-18 Dcit (Revenue’S Appeal) Central Circle 30, Bazar Lane, Bengali Ghaziabad Market, Central Delhi-110001 Pan-Aaacm8612P

Section 133ASection 142Section 143(3)Section 148Section 153CSection 250

Kanpur has erred in law and on facts in sustaining the validity of the impugned reassessment Order ignoring the facts that there is no live link between the reasons recorded and the material available with the Ld. A.O. at the relevant time therefore the Ld. A.O. could not ber said