Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs CBDT to Extend ITR Due Date for Audit Cases to 30-11-2025 for AY 2025-26

The High Court intervened to direct the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to extend the Income Tax Return (ITR) due date for audit-linked assessments for assessment year 2025-26 to 30 November 2025. The order recognizes practical difficulties faced by taxpayers and auditors, and aims to provide additional time to comply with audit-linked filing requirements. This judicial direction will have immediate compliance and administrative impact, offering relief to taxpayers with audit obligations and preventing penal consequences for delayed filing.