Income Tax Act, 2025  ·  Chapter XVI — Appeals and Revision  ·  Section 366

Section 366
Case before High Court to be heard by not less than

IT Act 2025 Chapter XVI Effective 1 April 2026 Old: 260B
New Provision
Section 366, IT Act 2025
Replaces (IT Act 1961)
260B
Chapter
Chapter XVI — Appeals and Revision
Effective From
1 April 2026
Statutory Text — Section 366

hen an appeal has been filed before the High Court under section 365, it shall be heard by a bench of not less than two Judges of the High Court, and shall be decided as per the opinion of such Judges or of the majority, if any, of such Judges. (2) Where there is no such majority, the Judges shall state the point of law upon which they differ and the case shall then be heard upon that point only by one or more of the other Judges of the High Court and such point shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of the Judges who have heard the case including those who first heard it. 4. —Appeals to Supreme Court

Shahi & Co. — Our Understanding
This section falls under Chapter XVI which governs appeals and revision — your right to challenge an assessment order before the Commissioner (Appeals), ITAT, High Court, and Supreme Court.
Practical Note: If you receive an adverse assessment order, the appeal must be filed within the prescribed time limit. Delay in filing appeals is a common compliance failure that results in forfeiture of the right to appeal.
Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants
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Disclaimer: This is a reproduction of Section 366 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 (No. 30 of 2025) as published in the Official Gazette of India (CG-DL-E-22082025-265620) for informational and reference purposes only. Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants makes no warranty as to completeness or accuracy. For the official authenticated text refer to egazette.gov.in or incometaxindia.gov.in. This does not constitute legal or tax advice.