The Code of Criminal Procedure , 1973
S.154: Information in cognizable cases -First Information Report ( FIR) – Supply of copy to accused – Guidelines – Copies of FIRs, except in sensitive cases like sexual offences, offences pertaining to insurgency and terrorism, should be uploaded on websites within 24 hours of registration. [S. 207 , 438, Constitution of India , Art , 21 , 22(1), 32 ]
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Order XLI Rule 22: Cross Objection has to be disposed of independently on merits.
Central Excise Act, 1944
S.4 : Assessee – Death of assessee – Assessment abates and legal representative not liable unless specifically provided for in the taxing statute .[ S. 3, 2, 4(3)(a) ]
Special Bearer Bonds (Immunities & Exemptions) Ordinance, 1981( 1981) 127 ITR 55 (St)
Special Bearer Bonds ( Immunities and Exemption ) Act , 1981 ( 1981) 129 ITR 30 (St)
S.3 : Immunities – Enacted retrospectively—Legislative power conferred on the President under Article 123—Is co-extensive with power of Parliament to make laws—Constitutional validity—Legislative intent behind enactment of the Bearer Bonds Act, 1981 is to combat menacing problem of black money— Classification between holders of black money and others made by the impugned Act is practical, real, intelligible and not arbitrary and irrational limited in scope— Bearer Bonds Act, 1981 accordingly is not violative of Art. 14 of Constitution. [ Constitution of India , Art , 14 , 123 ]
S. 171 : Partition – Assessment – Hindu undivided family – Provision that partial partitions after 31-12-78, not to be recognised for income tax and wealth tax purposes – Provision within legislative competence of Parliament – Not ultra vires charging section – Cut-off date not discriminatory. [Wealth-tax Act, 1957, S. 20A. Constitution of India, art. 14; Sch VII, List I, item 82]
S. 80DD: Medical treatment of dependent – Observations – Disability – Jeevan Aadhar – Amount of annuity under the policy is to be released only after the death of the person assured – Purpose is to secure the future of the person suffering from disability, after the death of the parent/guardian – Provision is valid in law – Considering the several difficult situations where the handicapped person may need the payment on annuity or lumpsum basis even during the life time of their parents/guardians, it is for the legislature to take care of theses aspects and to provide suitable provision by making necessary amendments in S.80DD. [Constitution of India Art. 14, 32]
S.32 : Depreciation – Prior to 1.4.1999 – Intangible assets – Acquisition of trademarks, copyright and know-how of erstwhile firm – Held, intellectual property rights such as trademarks, copyrights and know-how constitute “plant” for purposes of depreciation – The department is not entitled to rewrite the terms of a commercial agreement. [S. 35A, 35AB, 43(3)]
S. 10(37): Capital gains – Agricultural land – Deduction at source – Acquisition of immoveable property – Payment of compensation on agreed terms in respect of the land acquired is entitled for exemption. [S.148 ,194LA, Land Acquisition Act, 1894, S.6]
S. 4: Charge of income tax – Hindu undivided family – Inheritance – Hindu undivided family ceases to exist without male presence – Inherited property taxable in individual hands.
S.4: Charge of income-tax – Diversion of income by overriding title or application of Income. [ Indian Income-tax Act, 1922, S.3 ]