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“Section 142(1)”

Section References (mined)Section 142Section 142(1)15,051 judgments

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

Leading authorities on Section 142(1)

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)

Gmm Pfaulder Ltd., Ahmedabad vs. The Pr.CIT, Ahmedabad-1, Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 839/AHD/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Oct 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.839/Ahd/2025 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2020-21 Gmm Pfaulder Ltd. The Pr.Cit बनाम/ 3Rd Floor, B-Jadav Chambers Ahmedabad-1 V/S. Navrangpura H.O. Ahmedabad – 380 015 Ashram Road Ahmedabad – 380 009 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aabcg 0563 A (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) ("" यथ"/ Respondent) Assessee By : Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr. Advocate Revenue By : Shri Sher Singh, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 09/09/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28 /10/2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per Siddhartha Nautiyal, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Learned Principal Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Ahmedabad-1 [Hereinafter Referred To As “Ld. Pr. Cit” For Short] Dated 07/03/2025 Passed In Exercise Of His Revisionary Jurisdiction Under Section 263 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As "The Act" For Short] For Assessment Year (Ay) 2020- 21. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: Gmm Pfaulder Ltd. Vs. Pcit Asst. Year : 2020-21 2

For Appellant: Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr. AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Sher Singh, CIT-DR
Section 135Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 263Section 32Section 80G

paper book wherein the Assessing GMM Pfaulder Ltd. vs. PCIT Asst. Year : 2020-21 6 Officer’s queries under sections 142(1) and 143(2) of the Act, as well as the assessee’s replies, were placed on record. It was pointed out that the Assessing Officer had specifically called

Mingma Sherpa, Gangtok vs. ITO, Ward 3(1), Gangtok

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

ITA 1442/KOL/2025[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata28 Oct 2025AY 2017-2018

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarmamingma Sherpa Vs Ito, Ward-3(1), Gangtok Above Of Ind Selep Tanki, East Sikkim, Gangtok-737101. Pan No. : Dtups1375C (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) .. (""यथ" / Respondent) "नधा"रती क" ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Apurba Saha, Advocate राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Praveen Kishore, Cit- Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 04/09/2025 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 28/10/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Sonjoy Sarma, Jm : This Appeal By The Assessee Arises Against The Order Dated 28.03.2024 Of The Nfac, Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Cit(A)’) Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (The ‘Act’). 2. In This Case, The Assessee Did Not File The Return Of Income For The Assessment Year Under Consideration, I.E., A.Y. 2017–18. During The Year Under Consideration, The Assessee Had Deposited Cash Amounting To ₹10,15,14,300 In A Bank Account Maintained With The State Bank Of India, Gangtok Branch. Accordingly, Proceedings Under Section 147 Of The Act Were Initiated By Issuing Notice Under Section 148 Of The Act After Recording Reasons & Obtaining Necessary Approval From The Competent Authority. Subsequent Notice Under Section 142(1) Of The Act Was Also Issued. However, The Assessee Did Not Comply. Consequently, The Assessing Officer Completed The Assessment By Making An 2 Mingma Sherpa Addition Of ₹10,15,14,300 Under Section 69A Of The Act & Taxed The Same Under Section 115Bbe Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Apurba Saha, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Praveen Kishore, CIT- DR
Section 10Section 115BSection 142(1)Section 147Section 148Section 250Section 69A

issuing notice under Section 148 of the Act after recording reasons and obtaining necessary approval from the competent authority. Subsequent notice under Section 142(1) of the Act was also issued. However, the assessee did not comply. Consequently, the Assessing Officer completed the assessment by making an 2 Mingma Sherpa

Late Sitthagounder Rasu, Repl by Legal Heir R. Kumaresan, Bhavani vs. ITO, Ward-1(4), Erode

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 2311/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Raviआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.2311/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Late Sitthagounder Rasu By L/R. R. Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Kumaresan, 693, Kuthiraikalmedu, Ward 1(4), Kadappanallur Post, Bhavani, Erode. Tamil Nadu 638 311. [Pan:Bdrps0224H] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Lakshmi Venkataraman, F.C.A. (Virtual) ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri C.P. Solomon, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 23.10.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 28.10.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 30.07.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. In The Grounds Of Appeal, Besides Challenging The Assessment Made On A Deceased Person Is Bad In Law & Not Legally Sustainable On 2

For Appellant: Shri Lakshmi Venkataraman, F.C.AFor Respondent: Shri C.P. Solomon, JCIT
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 69A

note that the notice under section 143(2) of the Act was issued on 15.08.2018 and served on the assessee. Notice under section 142(1) of the Act was also issued on the assessee calling for details. It is an admitted fact that the assessee expired on 21.12.2018 and along