Income Tax Assessment Order passed 5 Hours before Deadline to file SCN Reply: Bombay HC Quashes Revenue Order

Income Tax Assessment Order Passed Hours Before Deadline to File SCN Reply; Bombay HC Quashes Revenue Order The Bombay High Court has quashed an income tax assessment order that was passed just hours before the deadline for the taxpayer to file a reply to a show-cause notice (SCN). The court found this action to be a violation of natural justice, as it deprived the taxpayer of a reasonable opportunity to present their case. This ruling underscores the judiciary's insistence on procedural fairness and due process in tax assessments, ensuring that taxpayers have adequate time to respond to notices.