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ReassessmentSection 147Section 14712,584 judgments

The decision most relied on for investigation wing is Sarthak Securities Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. ITO (329 ITR 110), cited in 217 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on investigation wing

Sarthak Securities Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. ITO
329 ITR 110 · 2010 · High Court
217
citing judgments

Reassessment proceedings under Section 147 are invalid if the Assessing Officer records satisfaction based on borrowed satisfaction or information without independently applying their mind and forming their own 'reason to believe' that income has escaped assessment. The AO must arrive at an independent conclusion, not merely act on a report from an investigation wing without due diligence.

ITO, 19(3) (4) Mumbai v. Shamim M Bharwani
69 Taxmann.com 65 · 2016 · Reported
142
citing judgments

Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) from penny stock transactions are liable to be treated as bogus and added back under Section 68 as unexplained cash credits, especially when evidence suggests the involvement of entry operators providing accommodation entries.

1. Harikishan S. Virmani v. DCIT
394 ITR 146 · 2017 · High Court
97
citing judgments

Reassessment proceedings under section 147 cannot be initiated by the Assessing Officer based on borrowed satisfaction, vague information from the Investigation Wing, or incorrect jurisdictional facts without independent application of mind. Reopening beyond four years from the end of the relevant assessment year, especially where an original assessment was completed under section 143(3), requires specific conditions relating to the assessee's failure to disclose material facts.

PCIT v. M/s. Kesoram Industries 57
417 ITR 334 · 2019 · High Court
96
citing judgments

An assessment completed under Section 143(3) cannot be reopened after four years solely based on third-party information or opinions, such as from an Investigation Wing, without the Assessing Officer applying their own independent mind to the material and having new, independent material on record.

ITO v. Purushottam Das Bangur
224 ITR 362 · 1997 · Supreme Court
90
citing judgments

Information received from the investigation wing constitutes valid 'reason to believe' for initiating reassessment proceedings under Sections 147/148, provided the Assessing Officer applies their mind to the material and does not act mechanically. Prompt issuance of a notice based on such information does not automatically imply a lack of due diligence or borrowed satisfaction.

AGR Investment v. Additional Commissioner
197 Taxmann 177 · 2011 · High Court
81
citing judgments

A reassessment under Section 147/148 is valid if initiated based on specific, non-vague information, even from an investigation wing, provided the Assessing Officer applies independent mind to form a 'reason to believe' that income has escaped assessment.

56 (Guj.) (para 6) v. Aaspas Multimedia Ltd. v. Dy. CIT
83 Taxmann.com 82 · 2017 · High Court
78
citing judgments

Information received from the Investigation Wing, identifying the assessee as a beneficiary of accommodation entries through share application from a third party, constitutes valid tangible material and 'reasons to believe' for initiating reassessment proceedings under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act.

Aradhna Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT
91 Taxmann.com 119 · 2018 · High Court
56
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer is justified in reopening assessment proceedings based on information received from the Investigation Wing, even when recording findings also rely on documents already on record, provided all procedural requirements for reassessment are met.

Judgments citing investigation wing

Gayathri Global Resources Private Limited, Jamshedpur vs. ITO Ward (1), Jamshedpur

In the result, both the appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 96/RAN/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi16 Dec 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayi.T.A. No.456/Ran/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 Gayatri Global Pvt. Ltd …………….…….…............................……….……Appellant 153, Kamani Centre, Bistupur, Jharkhand-831001. [Pan: Aadcg3732B] Vs. Nfac, New Delhi…….....………...….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent I.T.A. No.96/Ran/2025 Assessment Year: 2014-15 Gayatri Global Pvt. Ltd …………….…….…............................……….……Appellant 153, Kamani Centre, Bistupur, Jharkhand-831001. [Pan: Aadcg3732B] Vs. Nfac, New Delhi…….....………...….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Manish Agarwal, Ca, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Sumit Dasgupta, Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : December 11, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : December 16, 2025 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: These Two Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee For The Assessment Years 2013–14 & 2014–15. Since The Issues Involved, The Assessment Proceedings & The Additions Made Are Common & On Identical Issues, Both The Appeals Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of By This Consolidated Order. For The Sake Of Convenience, We First Take Up

Section 115BSection 144Section 147Section 148Section 68

I.T.A. No.456/Ran/2024 Gayatri Global Pvt. Ltd section 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 was issued on the basis of information received from the Investigation Wing alleging that the assessee had received share application money amounting to ₹37,44,600. During the reassessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer issued notices calling

Gayatri Global Private Limited, Jamshedpur vs. National Faceless Assessment Centre, New Delhi

In the result, both the appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 456/RAN/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi16 Dec 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayi.T.A. No.456/Ran/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 Gayatri Global Pvt. Ltd …………….…….…............................……….……Appellant 153, Kamani Centre, Bistupur, Jharkhand-831001. [Pan: Aadcg3732B] Vs. Nfac, New Delhi…….....………...….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent I.T.A. No.96/Ran/2025 Assessment Year: 2014-15 Gayatri Global Pvt. Ltd …………….…….…............................……….……Appellant 153, Kamani Centre, Bistupur, Jharkhand-831001. [Pan: Aadcg3732B] Vs. Nfac, New Delhi…….....………...….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Manish Agarwal, Ca, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Sumit Dasgupta, Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : December 11, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : December 16, 2025 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: These Two Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee For The Assessment Years 2013–14 & 2014–15. Since The Issues Involved, The Assessment Proceedings & The Additions Made Are Common & On Identical Issues, Both The Appeals Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of By This Consolidated Order. For The Sake Of Convenience, We First Take Up

Section 115BSection 144Section 147Section 148Section 68

I.T.A. No.456/Ran/2024 Gayatri Global Pvt. Ltd section 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 was issued on the basis of information received from the Investigation Wing alleging that the assessee had received share application money amounting to ₹37,44,600. During the reassessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer issued notices calling

Manish Gupta, Gurgaon vs. ITO Ward 2(4), Gurgaon

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

ITA 7269/DEL/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi16 Dec 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं.7269/धिल्ली/2025 (नि.व. 2012-13) Manish Gupta, H-101, Surya Vihar Complex, Near Kapashera Border, Gurgaon, Haryana 122016 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Amppg-7521-B बिाम Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-2(4), ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Gurgaon, Haryana 122016 अपीलार्थी द्वारा/Appellant By : Shri Chandresh Gupta & Ms. Manisha Lahoti Chartered Accountants प्रधििािीद्वारा/Respondent By : Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. Dr सुिवाई की निथर्थ/ Date Of Hearing : 16/12/2025 घोषणा की निथर्थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 16/12/2025 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against An Ex-Parte Order Of Joint/Additional Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Agra [In Short ‘The Cit(A)’] Dated 12.09.2025, For The Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. Shri Chandresh Gupta, Appearing On Behalf Of The Assessee Submits That The Assessment Was Reopened On The Basis Of Information Received From The Investigation Wing Alleging Investment In Immovable Property Amounting To Rs. 80,86,553/-. In Reassessment Proceedings, The Assessee Explained Source Of Investment. The Ao Accepted Source Of Entire Investments Except Rs.15,00,000/-. The Assessing Officer (Ao) Held That An Amount Of Rs.15,00,000/- Stated To Be Sale

For Appellant: Shri Chandresh Gupta & Ms. Manisha LahotiFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 69A

Shri Chandresh Gupta, appearing on behalf of the assessee submits that the assessment was reopened on the basis of information received from the Investigation Wing alleging investment in immovable property amounting to Rs. 80,86,553/-. In reassessment proceedings, the assessee explained source of investment. The AO accepted source

DCIT, Delhi vs. Sephan Lubricants Private Limited, Delhi

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 7255/DEL/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi16 Dec 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं.7255/धिल्ली/2025 (नि.व. 2020-21) Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant 348, Ara Centre, E2, Jhandewalan, New Delhi 110055 बिाम Vs. Sephan Lubricants P. Ltd., M-10, Sec-5, Bawana Industrial Area, New Delhi ...... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Pan: Aaocs-1829-E अपीलार्थी द्वारा/Appellant By : Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. Dr प्रधििािीद्वारा/Respondent By : Shri Ankit Kumar, Advocate सुिवाई की निथर्थ/ Date Of Hearing : 16/12/2025 घोषणा की निथर्थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 16/12/2025 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-29, Delhi [In Short ‘The Cit(A)’] Dated 18.07.2025, For The Assessment Year 2020-21. 2. The Appeal Is Time Barred By 12 Days. The Revenue Has Filed An Application Citing Reasons Causing Delay In Filing Of Appeal. After Perusal Of The Same, I Am Satisfied That Delay In Filing Of Appeal Is Not Intentional, The Delay Has Been Caused For The Reasons Stated In Petition Which Appears To Be Bonafide. Thus, Delay Of 12 Days In Filing Of Appeal Is Condoned & Appeal Is Admitted For Decision On Merits.

For Appellant: Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. DRFor Respondent: Shri Ankit Kumar, Advocate
Section 132Section 147Section 68Section 69C

return of income for the assessment year under consideration on 05.02.2021 declaring total income of Rs.1,40,080/-. Information was received from the Investigation Wing pursuant to search conducted u/s. 132 of the Income Tax Act,1961(hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’) on Galaxy Group and alleged entry operators