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S.32: Depreciation-Speculation business-No double deduction-Addition deleted.[S.73]

Asst. CIT v. Kunvarji Finance (P.) Ltd. (2025) 124 ITR 609 / 176 taxmann.com 553 (Ahd.)(Trib.)

S.28(i) : Business loss-Loss on sale of shares-Addition based solely on Investigation Wing report-Documentary evidence supporting transactions-Disallowance deleted.

Asst. CIT v. Kunvarji Finance (P.) Ltd. (2025) 124 ITR 609 / 176 taxmann.com 553 (Ahd.)(Trib.)

S. 14A : Disallowance of expenditure-Exempt income-Borrowed funds not utilised for investments-Interest disallowance deleted-Administrative expenditure sustained. [R. 8D(2)(ii), (iii)]

ITO v. Magic Software (P.) Ltd. (2025) 124 ITR 34 / 173 taxmann.com 59 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S.14A: Disallowance of expenditure-Exempt income-Interest-free funds exceeding investments-Strategic investments-Disallowance restricted to exempt income.[R. 8D]

Asst. CIT v. Kunvarji Finance (P.) Ltd. (2025) 124 ITR 609 / 176 taxmann.com 553 (Ahd.)(Trib.)

S. 10A: Free trade zone-Software Technology Park unit-Brought-forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation of non-eligible unit not adjustable before allowing deduction.[S. 72]

ITO v. Magic Software (P.) Ltd. (2025) 124 ITR 34 / 173 taxmann.com 59 (Delhi)(Trib)

S. 10(23C): Educational institution-Wrong sub-clause mentioned in return-Institution otherwise eligible-Exemption allowable-Appeal to Appellate Tribunal-Delay of 691 days and 706 days-Delay caused by Chartered Accountant’s misrepresentation-Sufficient cause-Delay condoned. [S. 10(23C)(iiiab), 254(1)]

Punjab Agricultural University v. Dy. CIT (2025) 124 ITR 134 / 170 taxmann.com 86 (Chd.)(Trib.)

S. 147: Reassessment – Failure to dispose of objections to reopening by a separate speaking order before completion of assessment – Additional grounds – Reassessment void and liable to be quashed.[ S. 69C ,143(3) ,148 ]

Ashish Gems v. ACIT[2026] 189 taxmann.com 19 (Mum.)(Trib.) www.itatonline.org

S. 11: Property held for charitable purposes – Registration granted during pendency of appellate proceedings – Benefit of exemption under sections 11 and 12 available for earlier assessment year – Matter remanded to Assessing Officer. [ S. 12,12AA, 250)

Pujya Sindhi Panchayat Trust v. ITO (E ) (Mum.)(Trib.) www.itatonline.org

S. 255: Appellate Tribunal – Procedure – Functions -Duties – Pronouncement of orders – Tribunal cannot repeatedly release matters without delivering judgment – ITAT directed to strictly adhere to the time-limit prescribed under Rule 34 and pronounce orders within 60 days, or in exceptional cases within 90 days. [S. 254(1) ,255(4), ITAT Rules, 1963, Rule 34(5)(c), Art .226 ]

Rajesh R. Hemrajani v. ITAT (Bom.)(HC) , www.itatonline.org

S. 11: Property held for charitable purposes -Charitable Trust – Delay in filing Form No. 9A – Appellate authorities have power to examine claim independently notwithstanding rejection of condonation application under section 119(2)(b) – Delay of about three months condoned –The Assessing Officer was directed to allow the exemption.[S.12 ,119(2)(b) , Rule 17, Form No. 9A]

Dr. Ernest Borges Memorial Fund v. ITO (E) (Mum.)(Trib). www.itatonline.org