Section42
The Finance Act, 2025

Amendment of section 143

In force Act 7 of 2025 As on 11 Oct 2026

Act 7 of 2025 Ministry Finance Enacted 16 Aug 2025

Section 42 of the Finance Act, 2025 deals with amendment of section 143. Amendment of section 143. 42. In section 143 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), in clause (a), after sub-clause (ii), the following sub-clause shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2025, namely:— "(iia) any such inconsistency in the return, with respect to the information The Act was enacted on 16 Aug 2025.

Amendment of section 143.

42. In section 143 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), in clause (a), after sub-clause (ii), the following sub-clause shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2025, namely:—

"(iia) any such inconsistency in the return, with respect to the information in the return of any preceding previous year, as may be prescribed;".

Section 42, The Finance Act, 2025 (Act 7 of 2025).

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Questions about Section 42

What does Section 42 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 42 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 143". Amendment of section 143. 42. In section 143 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), in clause (a), after sub-clause (ii), the following sub-clause shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2025, namely:— "(iia) any such inconsistency in the return, with respect to the information

How do I find court cases under Section 42 of the Finance Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Finance Act 2025 42, section 42 Finance Act 2025, section 42 of the Finance Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 42 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 143 (Amendment of section 31), Income-tax Act 143 (Assessment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 42 of the Finance Act enacted?

Section 42 of the Finance Act, cited as Finance Act 2025 42, was enacted on 16 Aug 2025 as Act 7 of 2025. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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