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S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax- International transaction-TNMM-CUP method-TNMM method is considered as most appropriate method-Order of Tribunal is affirmed-No substantial question of law.[S.260A, R.10B(2)]

PCIT v. Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd (2024) 298 Taxman 139 /467 ITR 532 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-AMP expenses-Bright Line Test (BLT) could not be applied for benchmarking AMP expenses-No substantial question of law.[S. 92B, 260A]

PCIT v. Adidas India Marketing (P.) Ltd(2024) 298 Taxman. 44 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-Interest on receivable-Credit agreed between parties was 30 days-Extra credit allowed could be considered as an independent international transaction and same be compared with internal CUP being average cost of total funds available to assessee-SLP of revenue is dismissed due to low tax effect-Question of law is kept open. [Art.136]

PCIT v. AMD India (P.) Ltd (2024) 298 Taxman 196 (SC) Editorial: PCIT v. AMD India (P.) Ltd (2018) 98 taxmann.com 512 (Karn)(HC)

S. 80IA : Industrial undertakings-Enterprises engaged in infrastructure development-Generation of power-Interest on Bonds issued by Grid Corporation in lieu of unpaid energy bills-Eligible for deduction-Order of High Court affirmed-SLP of Revenue is dismissed. [S. 80IA (iv)(a),80IB, 80IC, Art. 136]

ACIT v. Orissa Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (2024) 298 Taxman 273 (SC) Editorial : Orissa Power Generation Corporation Ltd v. ACIT (2022) 138 taxmann.com 341 / (2023) 456 ITR 495 (Orissa)(HC)

S. 69C : Unexplained expenditure-Bogus purchases-Order of Tribunal restricting 8 % of purchase is affirmed. [S.260A]

PCIT v. Hitesh Mody (HUF) (2024) 298 Taxman 162 (Bom.)(HC)

S. 69C : Unexplained expenditure-Bogus purchases-Statement of director-No independent enquiry was made-Deletion of addition by the Tribunal is affirmed-No substantial question of law. [S. 132, 143(3), 260A]

PCIT (Central) v. Nitin Cylinders Ltd. (2024) 298 Taxman 33 (Bom.)(HC)

S. 68 : Cash credits-Accomodatio entries-Sub broker-Applying the peak credit principle on estimate of 2 per cent as brokerage in respect of cash deposits, which ever is higher-Order of Tribunal is affirmed.[S. 260A]

CIT v. Pramod Sharma (2024) 298 Taxman 128/468 ITR 258 (Cal.)(HC)

S. 68 : Cash credits-Shares to promoters at premium-Capital or revenue-Income from other sources-Share premium cannot be assessed as revenue receipt even if assessee had breached provisions of section 78(2) of Companies Act, 1956, it would be penalised by provisions of Companies Act and breach would never turn share premium amount received into a revenue receipt-Share premium cannot be assessed as income from other sources. [S.56,260A, Companies Act, 1956, S 78(2)]

Shendra Advisory Services (P.) Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2024) 298 Taxman 261 (Bom.)(HC)

S. 68 : Cash credits-Capital gains-Long term capital gains on sale of shares-Demat account for more than 12 months-Entry operator-Report from Investigation wing-Accomodation entries-Sold through stock exchange after payment of security transactions tax-Denial of opportunity of cross examination-Entitle to exemption-Tribunal is justified in deleting the addition-Delay in filing SLP is not condoned-SLP of Revenue is dismissed. [S. 10(38), 45, 69, 133A, Art. 136]

PCIT v. Dipansu Mohapatra (2024) 298 Taxman 194 / 463 ITR 681 /301 Taxman 70(SC)/PCIT v. Himanshu Mohapatra (2024) 298 Taxman 194 / 463 ITR 681 / 301 Taxman 70 (SC) Editorial: PCIT v. Dipansu Mohapatra (2023) 293 Taxman 173/463 ITR 678 (Orissa)(HC)

S. 68 : Cash credits-Capital gains-Long term capital gains on sale of shares-Demat account for more than 12 months-Entry operator-Sold through stock exchange after payment of security transactions tax-Denial of opportunity of cross examination-Entitle to exemption-Tribunal is justified in deleting the addition-SLP of Revenue is dismissed. [S. 10(38), 45, 69, 133A, Art. 136]

PCIT v. Kuntala Mohapatra (2024) 298 Taxman 545 /466 ITR 150 (SC) Editorial : PCIT v. Kuntala Mohapatra(2024) 160 taxmann.com 567 (Orissa)(HC)