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Delhi HC: Section 153A Addition Invalid Without Seized Material

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  • The Delhi High Court has dismissed the Revenue's appeal against an ITAT order, upholding the deletion of a Rs. 7 crore addition under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act for AY 2006-07.
  • The Revenue argued that the ITAT erred by relying on CIT vs Kabul Chawla without examining the merits of the case, but the High Court found no substantial question of law arose.
  • The Court emphasized that jurisdictional issues can be raised at any stage, referencing Kanwar Singh Saini vs High Court of Delhi and M/s Mavany Brothers vs. CIT.
  • This ruling reinforces the principle that additions not based on seized material are invalid, potentially impacting future tax assessments and appeals.

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