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S. 132 : Search and seizure-Reason to believe-Adequacy of reasons not within scope of judicial review-Writ petition dismissed. [S. 69, 131, 132(1)(bb), 133A]

Sheetal Bamalwa v. UOI (2023)459 ITR 570 (Gauhati)(HC)

S. 115JB : Company-Book profit-Set-off of Loss or unabsorbed depreciation-Entitled to claim set off.

PCIT v. Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (2023)459 ITR 158 /154 taxmann.com 394 (Karn)(HC)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-Specified domestic transaction-Resale price method-Matter remanded to Transfer Pricing Officer for fresh determination of Arm’s Length Price. [S.92CA(3)]

Shasun Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2023)459 ITR 440/(2022) 142 taxmann.com 457 (Mad)(HC)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-Specified domestic transaction-Advertising, marketing and promotion expenditure-Principle of consistency applies-Order of Tribunal is affirmed. [S. 92]

PCIT v. Wrigley India Pvt. Ltd. (2023)459 ITR 2 /156 taxmann.com 245 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Avoidance of tax-International transaction-Specified domestic transaction-Rejection of comparables based on findings of fact in respect of functional dissimilarities-Interest on receivables-Working capital-Remanding the matter to Assessing Officer-Order of Tribunal is affirmed. [S. 260A]

PCIT v. Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd. (2023)459 ITR 9 /156 taxmann.com 288 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 148A: Reassessment – Conducting inquiry, providing opportunity before issue of notice – Information must be definite and not vague – Validity of notice can be challenged by filing writ petition .[ S. 147 , 148, 148A(b) 148A(d) , Art. 226 ]

Alkem Laboratories Ltd. v . PCIT (2023)459 ITR 551 /152 taxmann.com 133 / 333 CTR 793 (Pat)(HC)

S. 80P : Co-operative societies-Claim for deduction must be made in return filed within time-Return Non est-Not eligible for deduction. [S.80AC, 80A(5), 139(1), 139(4), 142(1)), 148]

Nileshwar Range Kallu Chethu Vyavasaya Thozhilali Sahakarana Sangham v. CIT (2023)459 ITR 730/152 taxmann.com 347 / 333 CTR 655(Ker)(HC)

S. 80P : Co-operative societies-Banking business-Interest earned from funds utilised for statutory reserves-Entitle to deduction. [S. 80P(2)(a)(i)]

CIT v. Paschim Banga Gramin Bank (2023)459 ITR 491/(2024) 158 taxmann.com 460 (Cal)(HC)

S. 80HHC : Export business-Profits of business-Derived from-Must be derived from export of goods and merchandise-Foreign remittances credited into exchange earners foreign currency account-Gains from foreign currency fluctuations-Not derived from export but independent of export earnings-Cannot be treated as income from business of export eligible for deduction-Interpretation Of Taxing Statutes-Strict construction. [Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973, S.73(3), Notification No. FERA.112/92/RB Dated 12-3-1992(1972) 74 Comp Cas 144 (St)

Shah Originals v. CIT (2023) 459 ITR 385 / 156 taxmann.com 695/ 335 CTR 745 (SC) Editorial : Refer, CIT v. Shah Originals (2010) 327 ITR 19 /191 Taxman 81 / 39 DTR 145 / 232 CTR 228 (Bom)(HC)

S. 68 : Cash credits-Advanced by partners of Firm-Unexplained Cash credits cannot be treated as income of firm.[S. 260A]

Nova Medicare v. ITO (2023)459 ITR 477 /150 taxmann.com 363/ 333 CTR 748 (Telangana)(HC)