All Tribunals Case Commentaries

R. Kalanidhi v. Income-tax Officer: Defining 'Transfer' under Section 2(47)(v) and Its Implications

Date: Mar 8, 2008

R. Kalanidhi v. Income-tax Officer: Defining 'Transfer' under Section 2(47)(v) and Its Implications Introduction The case of R. Kalanidhi v. Income-tax Officer, Business Ward-XIII(3), Chennai...

Taxation of NRO Deposits for Non-Resident Indians: V. Ravi Narayanan v. CIT

Date: Mar 4, 2008

Taxation of NRO Deposits for Non-Resident Indians: V. Ravi Narayanan v. CIT Introduction The case of V. Ravi Narayanan v. CIT was adjudicated by the Authority for Advance Rulings on March 3, 2008....

Strict Adherence to Limitation Periods in Electricity Regulatory Appeals: Insights from U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. v. UPERC (2008)

Date: Feb 26, 2008

Strict Adherence to Limitation Periods in Electricity Regulatory Appeals: Insights from U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. v. Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (2008) Introduction The case of...

Pay Protection in Cadre Restructuring: Insights from R.S.M. Rao v. Government Of India

Date: Feb 21, 2008

Pay Protection in Cadre Restructuring: Insights from R.S.M. Rao v. Government Of India Introduction The case of R.S.M. Rao v. Government Of India adjudicated by the Central Administrative Tribunal...

SEBI's Landmark Judgment on Misleading Advertisements by Vital Communications Ltd.

Date: Feb 21, 2008

SEBI's Landmark Judgment on Misleading Advertisements by Vital Communications Ltd. Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a significant judgment on February 20, 2008,...

Strengthening Regulatory Oversight: SEBI's Directive to Madhya Pradesh Stock Exchange Ltd

Date: Feb 19, 2008

Strengthening Regulatory Oversight: SEBI's Directive to Madhya Pradesh Stock Exchange Ltd Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as the pivotal regulatory authority...

Clarifying Section 153A Assessments and Section 80HHC Deductions: Insights from Shivnath Rai Harnarain (India) Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax

Date: Feb 16, 2008

Clarifying Section 153A Assessments and Section 80HHC Deductions: Insights from Shivnath Rai Harnarain (India) Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax Introduction The case of Shivnath Rai...

Tax Deduction under Section 10A: Insights from Changepond Technologies v. A.C.I.T.

Date: Feb 16, 2008

Tax Deduction under Section 10A: Insights from Changepond Technologies v. A.C.I.T. Introduction The case of Changepond Technologies (P.) Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax, Company...

Tribunal Upholds Admission of Fresh Evidence under Rule 46A for Agriculturist Assessee: Surmukh Singh v. Income-tax Officer

Date: Feb 15, 2008

Tribunal Upholds Admission of Fresh Evidence under Rule 46A for Agriculturist Assessee: Surmukh Singh v. Income-tax Officer Introduction The case of Surmukh Singh v. Income-tax Officer revolves...

Assessment of Capital Cost in Tariff Determination: Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. v. CERC

Date: Feb 12, 2008

Assessment of Capital Cost in Tariff Determination: Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. v. CERC Introduction The case of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. v. Central Electricity Regulatory...

Responsibility of Sub-Brokers in Preventing Market Manipulation - Compuaction Securities v SEBI

Date: Feb 8, 2008

Responsibility of Sub-Brokers in Preventing Market Manipulation - Compuaction Securities v SEBI Introduction The case of Compuaction Securities Private Ltd. versus the Securities and Exchange Board...

MERC Directives on Interest Payments in Renewable Energy Contracts: A Landmark Judgment

Date: Feb 6, 2008

MERC Directives on Interest Payments in Renewable Energy Contracts: A Landmark Judgment Introduction The judgment in Maharashtra State Electricity District Co. Ltd. v. Maharashtra Electricity...

CESTAT's Landmark Decision on CENVAT Credit Utilization: Siddharth Tubes Ltd. v. CCE Indore

Date: Feb 1, 2008

CESTAT's Landmark Decision on CENVAT Credit Utilization: Siddharth Tubes Ltd. v. CCE Indore Introduction The case of M/S Siddharth Tubes Limited v. Commissioner of Central Excise (CESTAT Indore) is a...

Interpretation and Application of Section 80-IB(10) in Housing Projects: Saroj Sales Organisation v. Income Tax Officer

Date: Jan 25, 2008

Interpretation and Application of Section 80-IB(10) in Housing Projects: Saroj Sales Organisation v. Income Tax Officer Introduction The case of Saroj Sales Organisation v. Income Tax Officer...

Recognition of Advance Fees as Income under Cash Accounting System: Insights from K.K. Khullar v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax

Date: Jan 19, 2008

Recognition of Advance Fees as Income under Cash Accounting System: Insights from K.K. Khullar v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax Introduction The case of K.K. Khullar v. Deputy Commissioner of...

Clarification on "Export Turnover" Calculation under Section 10A: Patni Telecom v. Income-tax Officer

Date: Jan 12, 2008

Clarification on "Export Turnover" Calculation under Section 10A: Patni Telecom v. Income-tax Officer Introduction The case of Patni Telecom (P.) Ltd. v. Income-tax Officer, Ward 1(1), Hyderabad...

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission's Comprehensive Tariff Finalization Framework for 2009

Date: Jan 8, 2008

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission's Comprehensive Tariff Finalization Framework for 2009 Introduction The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued a pivotal directive on...

Investment Subsidies and Depreciation: Insights from Sasisri Extractions Ltd. v. ACIOT

Date: Jan 8, 2008

Investment Subsidies and Depreciation: Insights from Sasisri Extractions Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax 1. Introduction The case of Sasisri Extractions Limited v. Assistant...

Clarification on the Applicability of Section 43B to Service Tax Payments: Real Image Media Technologies Case

Date: Jan 1, 2008

Clarification on the Applicability of Section 43B to Service Tax Payments: Real Image Media Technologies Case 1. Introduction The case of Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax, Media Circle-II,...

Restricting Reassessment of Concluded Assessments: LMJ International Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax

Date: Dec 29, 2007

Restricting Reassessment of Concluded Assessments: LMJ International Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax Introduction The case of LMJ International Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax,...