Section12
The Finance Act, 2026

Amendment of section 153

In force Act 4 of 2026 As on 10 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 2026 Ministry Finance

Section 12 of the Finance Act, 2026 deals with amendment of section 153. Amendment of section 153. 12. In section 153 of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (9), the following sub-section shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2009, namely:— "(10) Notwithstanding anything contained in any judgment, order or de

Amendment of section 153.

12. In section 153 of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (9), the following sub-section shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2009, namely:—

"(10) Notwithstanding anything contained in any judgment, order or decree of any court, for the removal of doubts, it is hereby clarified that in terms of provisions of sub-sections (1) to (4), the draft of the proposed order of assessment referred to in sub-section (1) of section 144C shall be made, and shall always be deemed to have been made, at any time up to the time limit of assessment, reassessment or recomputation referred to in the said sub-sections.".

Section 12, The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026).

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Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 153". Amendment of section 153. 12. In section 153 of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (9), the following sub-section shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2009, namely:— "(10) Notwithstanding anything contained in any judgment, order or de

How do I find court cases under Section 12 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 2026 12, section 12 Finance Act 2026, section 12 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 12 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 153 (Amendment of section 15), Income-tax Act 153 (Time limit for completion of assessment, reassessment and recomputation), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2026 as Act 4 of 2026. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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