Validity of ITR file after assessment year

This discussion explores the validity of filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) after the official assessment year has closed. While the general rule is that belated returns must be filed within the assessment year, the thread discusses the possibility of filing after this deadline through a condonation of delay application. Participants share experiences and express curiosity about the legal standing and processing of ITRs filed without prior condonation, especially when they show as successfully e-verified.