Delhi High Court quashes Kairosoft AI tax notice for AY 2016-17
- Delhi High Court quashed Section 148 notice for AY 2016-17
- Order dated September 29, 2026, ruled proceedings barred by limitation
- Writ petition W.P.(C) 15667/2025 allowed in favor of Kairosoft AI Solutions

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Kairosoft AI Solutions Limited has secured relief from the Delhi High Court, which quashed an income tax notice for Assessment Year 2016-17 on grounds of limitation. The court allowed the company's writ petition, setting aside earlier proceedings initiated by the Income Tax Department.
The order was passed on September 29, 2026, in W.P.(C) 15667/2025. The bench comprising Justice Dinesh Mehta and Dr. Justice Aditi Choudhary ruled that the notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was invalid. Consequently, the consequential order under Section 148A(d) dated August 30, 2024, was also set aside.
Court cites limitation bar
The petitioner argued that the reopening of assessment was barred by time, relying on the precedent set in Manju Somani v. Income Tax Officer. The respondents, represented by the Standing Counsel, did not dispute this legal position. As a result, the court disposed of the writ petition and the pending application without imposing any financial liability or penalty on the company.
What the numbers show
The dismissal of the case removes a contingent liability risk associated with the AY 2016-17 assessment. By quashing both the Section 148A(d) order and the Section 148 notice, the court has effectively closed the window for reassessment for this specific period, providing regulatory clarity and eliminating potential future litigation costs related to this old fiscal year.
Historical Stock Returns for Kairosoft AI Solutions
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.97% | -7.49% | -6.16% | +228.03% | +199.81% | +228.72% |
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