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ITO v. M. M. Poonjiaji Spices Ltd. (2024)113 ITR 294 /230 TTJ 312 (Mum)(Trib)

S.143(3): Assessment-Unexplained investment-Difference between value of closing stock furnished to bank and that shown in books of account-Value in books higher-Higher gross profit offered to tax-No defect pointed out in books of account-No Suppression of profits-Addition is not justified.[S. 69, 145]

Royal Drinks P. Ltd. v ITO (2024)113 ITR 283 (Nag)(Trib)

S. 143(1) : Assessment-Intimation-Prima facie adjustments-Tax Audit report showing unpaid interest-Prima facie adjustment within jurisdiction-Interest on delayed payment of value added tax-Interest not specified for deduction on actual payment basis-Disallowance is not attracted-Interest liability against delayed discharge of statutory liability is entitled to deduction-Interest-Levy of interest is mandatory. [S. 37(1) 43B(a), 139(1), 234A, 234B, 234C, Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 S. 30]

IPCA Laboratories Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2024)113 ITR 53 /230 TTJ 409 (Mum)(Trib)

S. 115JB : Company-Book profit-Subsidy in form of excise duty exemption for setting up new industry in Sikkim-Not liable to tax-Excluded from computation of book profits-Reduction of foreign fluctuation translation reserve, inadvertently added while computing book Profits in return to be allowed. [S. 4,115JB(6) Accounting Standard-11.]

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2024)113 ITR 725 (Ahd)(Trib)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-Corporate guarantee fees-Arm’s length price of bank guarantee charged at rate of 1 Per Cent. is held to be justified-Optionally convertible loans to subsidiary without charging interest-Entitled to interest at commercial rate which was at Arm’s length-No transfer pricing adjustment on account of interest on loans is warranted-Reimbursement of expenses-Associated enterprises did not incur expenses on behalf of assessee-No adjustment on transaction of reimbursement of expenses.[S.92CA]

Lenovo India P. Ltd. v Dy. CIT (2024)113 ITR 560 (Trib)(Bang)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-Adjustments for advertisement marketing and promotional expenses-Administrative and business support services-Sales facilitation services-Matter remanded to the AO for verification. [S.92CA, 143(1)(a)]

Katerra Technology Services LLP v. ACIT (2024)113 ITR 576 (Pune)(Trib)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-Selection of ccomparables-Company functionally dissimilar from assessee-company is to be excluded from final set of comparables.

Golden Agri Resources (India) P. Ltd. v.Asst. CIT (OSD) (2024)113 ITR 496 (Delhi)(Trib)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-Most appropriate method-Variation is not a ground to reject assessee’s Transfer Pricing analysis.[S.92CA]

Bundy India Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2024)113 ITR 505 (Ahd)(Trib)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-Transfer pricing study report must be reliable and correct-Functional asset and risk analysis required to be done-Rejection of transfer pricing study report is proper-Benchmarking of transactions-Selection of comparable companies-Working capital adjustment allowed in subsequent years-Matter remanded for verification [S. 92CA]

Leapfrog Financial Inclusion India (Ii) Ltd. v. ACIT (2024)113 ITR 370 (Delhi)(Trib)

S. 90 :Double taxation relief-Capital gains-Sale pf shares-Tax Residency certificate issued by Mauritius tax authority is unquestionable-Not shell or conduit company-Beneficial owner of capital gains-Capital gains is exempt from taxation-The Assessing Officer is directed to factually verify the aspect, if the shares were acquired after April 1, 2017 and sold prior to March 31, 2019, the benefit under article 13(3B) could be given to that extent. [Art, 13(3A) 27A]

Ashok Tower “D” Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd. v. ITO (2024)113 ITR 31 (SN)(Mum)(Trib)

S. 80P : Co-operative societies-Interest earned on deposits with Co-Operative Banks-Eligible for deduction. [S.2(19), 80P(2(d), Banking Companies Act, 1949, 5(1), Co-operative society registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912, Maharashtra Co-Operative Societies Act, 1960, S.2(10)]