S. 35 : Expenditure on scientific research-Weighted deduction-Contribution towards research in social science or statistical research & Eligible projects-no opportunity to the assessee to rebut the reports of Investigation Wing on statements recorded of third party or to cross examine such third party-held, violation of principles of natural justice-Deduction allowed. [S. 35(1)(iii), 35AC]

S. 35 : Expenditure on scientific research-Weighted deduction-Unpaid amounts as expenditure-Disallowance is affirmed.[S. 2(24), 35(2AB), 36(1)(xii)]

S. 35 : Expenditure on scientific research-Weighted deduction-Disallowance for want of approval of prescribed authority-Form 3CL issued subsequently-Matter restored to Assessing Officer for verification and decision in accordance with Law. [S.35(2AB).

S. 35 : Expenditure on scientific research-Weighted Deduction-Allowable deduction. [S.35(2AB(1)]

S. 24 : Income from house property-Deductions-Interest expenses to the extent incurred towards the acquisition of property to be allowed u/s. 24(a)-Interest expenses not incurred in relation to business is not allowed under section 36(1)(iii).[S.24(a), 36(1)(iii)]

S. 22 : Income from house property-Business income-Receipts under leave and licence agreement taxable as income from house property-Income from consultancy treated as business income. [S.28(i)]

S.14A : Disallowance of expenditure-Exempt income-Own funds more than investments-No disallowance of interest could be made-Recording of satisfaction by AO that assessee’s claim was incorrect is mandatory-Insertion of non-obstante clause perspective.[R 8D(2)(iii)]

S. 12AA : Procedure for registration –Trust or institution-Ex parte order-Rejection of registration-Order is set aside and assessment to be made afresh. Consequent Upon Reconsideration Of Application For Registration-Penalty order is also set aside.[S.270A]

S. 12A : Registration –Trust or institution-Deemed Registration us 12A due to non-disposal by the Revenue-Matter remanded. [S.11]

S. 11 : Property held for charitable purpose-Anonymous donations-The donations given by the donors whose addresses were not furnished to Assessing Officer, would fall within the ambit of section 115BBC and the donations given by donors whose addresses were duly furnished to the Assessing Officer, would be eligible for exemption under section 11(1)(d).[S. 2(24)(iia),11(1)(d), 115BBC,131, 133(6)]