Ramesh Harbibhau Gawli v. ITO (2024) 467 ITR 161 (SC) Editorial : Ramesh Harbibhau Gawli v. ITO (2024)467 ITR 9 (Bom)(HC)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Bogus expenses-Construction business-Payments made to Sub-contractors-TDS is deducted-Order of Tribunal confirming the disallowance is affirmed-No substantial question of law-SLP of assessee is rejected. [Art. 136]

Court held that expense were  not connected to the work undertaken by the assessee and was bogus expense. As regards the additional ground that was raised, by a reasoned order, the Tribunal had considered it to a certain extent which covered the partly allowed claim by the Commissioner (Appeals) and taking into consideration the tax deducted at source deposited by the assessee. A reasoned order had been passed   disallowing the claim of the assessee. No substantial question of law. SLP of assessee is rejected.    (AY. 2010-11)