This Digest of case laws is prepared by KSA Legal and AIFTP from judgements reported in BCAJ, CTR, DTR, ITD, ITR, ITR (Trib), Chamber's Journal, SOT, Taxman, TTJ, BCAJ, ACAJ, www.itatonline.org and other journals
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S. 40(a)(ia): Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Cost of products manufactured-Not chargeable to tax-Not liable to deduct tax at source-DTAA-India-USA [S. 9(1)(v), 9(1)(vi), 195, Art. 12]
DCIT v. Trusted Aerospace Engg. (P.) Ltd. (2023) 201 ITD 797 /226 TTJ 126 (Chennai) (Trib.)
S. 35 : Expenditure on scientific research-Application for extension of approval is denied-Not eligible for deduction under section 35(2AB) on such R&D expenditure.[S.35(2AB)]
Saarloha Advanced Materials (P.) Ltd. v. DCIT (2023) 201 ITD 254/226 TTJ 952 (Pune) (Trib.)
S. 32 : Depreciation-Robotix kits-Not computer-Entitle to deprecation at 15 percent only-Prior period expenses-Depreciation is not allowable-Travelling expenses-Self made vouchers-Disallowance is restricted to 10%. [S. 37(1)]
Robotix Learning Solutions (P.) Ltd. v. ITO (2023) 201 ITD 179 (Chennai) (Trib.)
S. 28(i) : Business income-Interest on FDRs-Pledging fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) as margin with bank-Trading in crude palm oil (CPO)-Foreign Letters of Credit (FLCs) for oil import-Interest is assessable as business income and not as income from other sources-High sea sale-whether speculative-Not decided. [S.43(5), 56]
DCIT v. G. G. Continental Traders (P.) Ltd. (2023) 201 ITD 440 (Amritsar) (Trib.)
S. 12AA : Procedure for registration-Trust or institution-Pendency of assessment-CBDT Circular No. 1/2015-Entitle for exemption. [S.10(23C)(iiiad), 11, 12A]
Shivom Vidyapeeth Shikshan Samiti. v. ITO (2023) 201 ITD 144 (Raipur) (Trib.)
S. 12AA : Procedure for registration-Trust or institution-Benefit of a particular sub-caste-Private religious trust-Rejection of registration is held to be justified.
Arulmigu Aathi Karumapuram Sellandiamman Kudipaattukarakal Seva Trust. v. CIT (2023) 201 ITD 450/224 TTJ 623 (Chennai) (Trib.)
S. 10AA : Special Economic Zones-Amendment in section 10AA(1) vide Finance Act, 2023 with effect from 1-4-2024-Exemption cannot be denied for not filing return of income within due date specified under section. 139(1) of the Act.[S.10AA(1), 139(1)]
Arvind Kumar Agarwal. v. ITO (2023) 201 ITD 247/224 TTJ 977 (Delhi) (Trib.)
S. 10 (23C): Educational institution-Registration-Matter remanded to the PCIT to consider whether such College and School could be treated as an independent entity under section 10(23C)(vi) in absence of separate PAN numbers.[S. 10(23C)(vi) 12AA]
S.M.D.R.S.D. College of Education. v. CIT (2023) 201 ITD 358 (Amritsar) (Trib.)
S. 9(1)(vii) : Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Fees for technical services-Supply of equipment-Offshore sale of goods-Not taxable as FTS-DTAA-India-Ireland. [S. 5, 9(1)(vi), Art. 12]
Baker Hughes EMEA Unlimited Company. v. CIT IT (2023) 201 ITD 43 (Mum) (Trib.)
S. 9(1)(vii):Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Fees for technical services-Make available-Services rendered from outside India-Not liable to deduct tax at source-DTAA-India-UK.[S.9(1)(vi), 195, Art. 13(4)(c)]
Infobip Ltd. v. ACIT (2023) 201 ITD 291/ 104 ITR 51 (SN) (Delhi) (Trib.)