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“Section 143(2)”

Section References (mined)Section 143Section 143(2)17,209 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 143(2) is National Thermal Power Co. Ltd. v. CIT (229 ITR 383), cited in 5,834 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 143(2)

National Thermal Power Co. Ltd. v. CIT
229 ITR 383 · 1998 · Supreme Court
5,834
citing judgments

Appellate authorities can consider new claims and additional grounds if the relevant facts are already on record. The purpose of assessment is to correctly determine tax liability, allowing both parties to raise issues.

CIT v. Kabul Chawla
380 ITR 573 · 2016 · High Court
3,235
citing judgments

In a search assessment under Section 153A, additions can only be made for completed or non-abated assessment years if incriminating material relevant to those years is found during the search, although notice under Section 153A(1) is mandatorily issued for six assessment years preceding the search.

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. Vegetable Products Ltd.
88 ITR 192 · 1973 · Supreme Court
2,664
citing judgments

When two equally plausible interpretations of a taxing provision are possible, or when conflicting views exist from non-jurisdictional High Courts, the interpretation that favors the assessee must be adopted.

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.

CIT v. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd.
313 ITR 340 · 2009 · High Court
2,118
citing judgments

Where an assessee claims that investments were made out of own funds, interest disallowance under Section 14A read with Rule 8D may not apply if the assessee demonstrates the availability of sufficient interest-free funds to cover such 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. AIMIL Ltd.
321 ITR 508 · 2010 · High Court
1,629
citing judgments

Employee contributions to PF and ESIC, deposited beyond the due date under the respective Acts but within the due date for filing the income tax return under Section 139(1), are allowable deductions under Section 36(1)(va). Such disallowance cannot be made during processing under Section 143(1).

Judgments citing Section 143(2)

Keshvan Jewellers, Kolkata vs. A.C.I.T., Circle - 32, Kolkata

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1530/KOL/2025[2009-2010]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata13 Oct 2025AY 2009-2010

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Rakesh Mishrai.T.A. No.1530/Kol/2025 Assessment Year: 2009-10 Keshvan Jewellers………….…………………....…………………....Appellant 80, Burtolla Street, Barabazar, Kol-7. [Pan: Aaefk3801F] Vs. Acit, Circle-32, Kolkata..……………....…..………………….…..... Respondent Appearances By: None Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri P. N. Barnwal, Cit, Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 09, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : October 13, 2025 आदेश / Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Nfac, Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As “Ld. Cit(A)”) Dated 21.02.2024 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”). 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For The Assessment Year 2009-10 Declaring A Total Income Of ₹ 74,81,790/-. During The Course Of Scrutiny Proceedings Under Sections 143(2) & 142(1) Of The Act, The Assessing Officer Determined The Total Income At ₹2,77,84,400. The Addition Was Made On Account Of Disallowance Of Loss Claimed In The Manufacturing Process, Amounting To ₹ 2,03,02,614. The Assessing Officer Observed That The Assessee Had Claimed A Process-Loss Of About 3.38% Of The Value Of Goods

Section 194CSection 250Section 40

income for the assessment year 2009-10 declaring a total income of ₹ 74,81,790/-. During the course of scrutiny proceedings under sections 143(2) and 142(1) of the Act, the Assessing Officer determined the total income at ₹2,77,84,400. The addition was made on account

Shivansh Dairy Products Private Limited, New Delhi vs. Income Tax Officer, Delhi

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

ITA 1087/DEL/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri S. Rifaur Rahmanshivansh Dairy Products Private Limited, Vs. Income Tax Officer, 26/6, Plot No.4, Nangli Sakrawati Indl. Area, Delhi. Near Main Najafgarh Road, New Delhi – 110 043. (Pan : Aarcs9344P) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Shantanu Jain, Advocate Shri Deepanshu Jain, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Manish Gupta, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 15.07.2025 Date Of Order : 13.10.2025 O R D E R Per S. Rifaur Rahman: 1. This Appeal Preferred By The Assessees Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)/National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [For Short ‘The Ld. Cit (A)] Dated 11.01.2024 For Ay 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are, Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income On 21.11.2017 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.6,16,930/-. The Case Was Selected For Complete Scrutiny Through Cass For The Following Reason :- “Abnormal Increase In Cash Deposits During Demonetization Period As Compared To Pre-Demonetization Period.”

For Appellant: Shri Shantanu Jain, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Manish Gupta, Sr. DR
Section 115BSection 143Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 68

CASS for the following reason :- “abnormal increase in cash deposits during demonetization period as compared to pre-demonetization period.” 2 3. Notices under section 143(2) and 142(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (for short ‘the Act’) were issued and served on the assessee through ITBA portal. After