Block Assessment Invalid Due to Lack of Satisfaction Recording; Ownership of Seized Cash Proven Valid by Appellant.

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....Block assessment - Validity of assessment u/s 158BC r.w.s. 158BD - The High court allowed the appeal, holding that the assessment proceedings were illegal due to the failure of the assessing officer to record satisfaction as required under Section 158BD of the Income Tax Act. The appellant provided sufficient evidence to support the ownership claim of the seized cash, and the assessing officer's doubts were deemed unjustified.....