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S. 36(1)(iii) : Interest on borrowed capital-Redemption of debentures-Loss on redemption allowable as business loss. [S. 28(i)]

Shivsagar Builders (P.) Ltd. v. ACIT (2020) 185 ITD 684 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 36(1)(iii) : Interest on borrowed capital-Firm and partners-Interest is paid on capital contributed by the partners-It no more remained interest free funds-Disallowance of interest is held to be justified [S. 2(28A), 40(b)]

Devi Construction Company v. DCIT (2020) 185 ITD 858/193 DTR 225/207 TTJ 130 (Pune)(Trib.)

S. 35D : Amortisation of preliminary expenses-Not an industrial undertaking-Issue expenses was not deductible.

DCIT v. IFCI Ltd. (2020) 185 ITD 742 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 32 : Depreciation-Intangible assets-Digital content, Animation software-Multimedia and entertainment industry-Eligible depreciation at rate of 25 per cent and not 60%.

Pentamedia Graphics Ltd. v. DCIT (2020) 80 ITR 555 / 185 ITD 45 / 190 DTR 391 / 205 TTJ 892 (Chennai)(Trib.)

S. 32 : Depreciation-Intangible Asset-Brand licence fee-Depreciation is held to be allowable.

Star India (P.) Ltd. v. ACIT (2020) 185 ITD 559/81 ITR 8 (SN) (Mum.)(Trib.)

S. 32 : Depreciation-Leased assets-Entitle for depreciation.

DCIT v. IFCI Ltd. (2020) 185 ITD 742 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 28(iv) : Business income-Value of any benefit or perquisites-Converted in to money or not-Receipt of capital asset from holding company-Enhanced profit would be eligible deduction u/s. 10A-Issue left open. [S. 10A, 69]

Brocade Communications Systems (P.) Ltd. v. DCIT (2020) 185 ITD 634 (Bang.)(Trib.)

S. 28(i) : Business loss-Sale of shares-Disallowance of loss was deleted.

Alka Jain (Smt.) v. ACIT (2020) 80 ITR 464 / 185 ITD 224 / 207 TTJ 1013 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 28(i) : Business loss-Derivative contracts-Futures and options-Interim report of SEBI-Loss in trading from stock option-Loss allowable as business loss.

Kundan Rice Mills Ltd. v. ACIT (2020) 83 ITR 466 / 185 ITD 765 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 28(i) : Business income-Redemption of debentures-Amount earned on redemption of debentures by company in which investment was made, would be taxable as business income-Proportionate revenue-Net amount received is held to be taxable. [S. 145]

Shivsagar Builders (P.) Ltd. v. ACIT (2020) 185 ITD 684 (Delhi)(Trib.)