Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar

2 SCR 603Reported decision1955#1511 most cited

What is Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar authority for?

Even when the language of a statutory section is clear and unambiguous, other parts of the statute, while not controlling its interpretation, can prima facie furnish a clue as to the section's meaning and purpose.

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Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar · statutory interpretation · clear and unambiguous language · meaning and purpose of section · parts of statute as clue · Section 2(19) · Section 80P · co-operative society · 1955 SCR 603

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar

AURANGABAD DIVISION LIFE INSURANCE EMPLOYEES CO-OP CREDIT SOCIETY LTD,AURANBAD vs. ITO, WARD-1(1), AURANGABAD, AURANGABAD

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 3175/PUN/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Pune10 Feb 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.3175/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2020-21 Aurangabad Divison Life V The Income Tax Officer, Insurance Employees Co-Op S Ward-1(1), Aurangabad. Credit Society Ltd., 11, Jeevan Prakash, Lic Office Building Adalat Road, Kranti Chowk, Aurangabad -431005 Pan: Aaaaa2245A Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Ca Payal Rathi (Virtual) Revenue By Shri Sadananda – Jcit Date Of Hearing 09/02/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 10/02/2026 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)[Nfac], Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For The A.Y.2020-21 Dated 24.09.2025 Emanating From The Assessment Order Passed Under Section 143(3) Read With Section 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 250Section 56Section 66Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

…s of a section particularly when the language of the section is clear and unambiguous but, being part of the statute, it prima facie furnishes some clue as to the meaning and purpose of the section(vide Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar [1955] 2 SCR 603])." 28. Secondly, for purposes of eligibility for deduction, the assessee must be a "co-operative society". A co-operative society is defined in Section 2(19) of the IT Act, as being a co-operative society registered either under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under any other law for the time being in force in any State for the registratio…

INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 1 SATARA, SATARA vs. KARAD PATAN TALUKA PRATHMIK SHIKSHAK SAHAKARI SOCIETY LIMITEDTY , KARAD

In the result, Revenue’s Appeal is dismissed

ITA 2289/PUN/2025[2020]Status: DisposedITAT Pune23 Jan 2026

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.2289/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2020-21 Income Tax Officer, V Karad Patan Taluka Prathmik Ward-1, Satara. S Shikshak Sahakari Society Limited, 190 B Shaniwar Peth, Opp.Shivneri Lodge, Karad, Satara – 415110 Pan: Aaaak0559R Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Satish U Nade Revenue By Smt Neha Thakur (Virtual) Date Of Hearing 21/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 23/01/2026 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)[Nfac], Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For A.Y.2020-21 Dated 21.08.2025 Emanating From The Assessment Order Passed Under Section 143(3) Read With Section 144B Of The I.T .Act, 1961 Dated

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 250Section 56Section 57Section 80Section 80PSection 80P(2)Section 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

…hen the language of the section is clear and unambiguous but, being part of 8 ITA No.2289/PUN/2025 [A] the statute, it prima facie furnishes some clue as to the meaning and purpose of the section(vide Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar [1955] 2 SCR 603])." 28. Secondly, for purposes of eligibility for deduction, the assessee must be a "co-operative society". A co-operative society is defined in Section 2(19) of the IT Act, as being a co-operative society registered either under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under any other law for the time being in force in any State for the registrati…

INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-2, AHMEDNAGAR, AHAMEDNAGAR vs. KANIFNATH GRMAIN BIGAR SHETI SAHAKARIPATSANSTHA MARYADIT, , MALDAD

In the result, Revenue’s Appeal is dismissed

ITA 2271/PUN/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune21 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita Nos.2270 & 2271/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2018-19 The Income Tax Officer, V Kanifnath Gramin Bigar Sheti Ward-2, Ahmednagar. S Sahakaripatsanstha Maryadit, At Post Malad, Taluka Sangamner, Ahmednagar – 422608. Pan: Aabak1395E Appellant/ Revenue Respondent /Assessee Assessee By Shri Pramod S Shingte – Ar Revenue By Smt Neha Thakkar (Virtual) Date Of Hearing 19/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 21/01/2026 आदेश/ Order Per Bench : These Two Appeals Filed By The Revenue Against The Separate Orders Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)[Nfac],Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For A.Y.2018- 19Dated 01.07.2025 Emanating From The Assessment Order Dated 30.03.2021 Under Section 143(3) R.W.S. 143(3A) & 143(3B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 & Order Under Section 250 Of The Income

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 270ASection 56Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

…ds of a section particularly when the language of the section is clear and unambiguous but,being part of the statute, it prima facie furnishes some clue as to the meaning and purpose of the section(vide Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar [1955] 2 SCR 603])." 28. Secondly, for purposes of eligibility for deduction, the assessee must be a "co-operative society". A co-operative society is defined in Section 2(19) of the IT Act, as being a co-operative society registered eitherunder the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under any other law for the time being in force in any State forthe registration…

INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-2, AHMEDNAGAR, AHMEDNAGAR vs. KANIFNATH GRMAIN BIGAR SHETI SAHAKARI, MALDAD SANGAMNER

In the result, Revenue’s Appeal is dismissed

ITA 2270/PUN/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune21 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita Nos.2270 & 2271/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2018-19 The Income Tax Officer, V Kanifnath Gramin Bigar Sheti Ward-2, Ahmednagar. S Sahakaripatsanstha Maryadit, At Post Malad, Taluka Sangamner, Ahmednagar – 422608. Pan: Aabak1395E Appellant/ Revenue Respondent /Assessee Assessee By Shri Pramod S Shingte – Ar Revenue By Smt Neha Thakkar (Virtual) Date Of Hearing 19/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 21/01/2026 आदेश/ Order Per Bench : These Two Appeals Filed By The Revenue Against The Separate Orders Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)[Nfac],Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For A.Y.2018- 19Dated 01.07.2025 Emanating From The Assessment Order Dated 30.03.2021 Under Section 143(3) R.W.S. 143(3A) & 143(3B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 & Order Under Section 250 Of The Income

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 270ASection 56Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

…ds of a section particularly when the language of the section is clear and unambiguous but,being part of the statute, it prima facie furnishes some clue as to the meaning and purpose of the section(vide Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar [1955] 2 SCR 603])." 28. Secondly, for purposes of eligibility for deduction, the assessee must be a "co-operative society". A co-operative society is defined in Section 2(19) of the IT Act, as being a co-operative society registered eitherunder the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under any other law for the time being in force in any State forthe registration…

INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-8(3), PUNE, PUNE vs. M/S. TATA MOTORS KARMACHARI SAHAKARI PATPEDHI LIMITED, PUNE

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 2529/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune08 May 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.2529/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 The Income Tax Officer, V Tata Motors Karmachari Ward-8(3), Pune. S. Sahakari Patpedhi, H 5 3Rd Floor, C/O.Tata Motors, Pune City, Pune – 411018. Pan: Aabat7682B Appellant/ Revenue Respondent / Assessee Assessee By Shri Sanket Joshi – Ar Revenue By Shri Abhinay Kumbhar – Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 06/05/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 08/05/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of Ld.Commssioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)[Nfac] Passed Under Section 250 Of The Act, Dated 04.10.2024 For The A.Y.2017-18. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned Cit(A) Has Erred In Deleting The Disallowance Made By The Assessing Officer Of The Deduction Of Rs. 6,18,57,845/- Claimed Under Section Bop Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 Being Interest Earned From The Investments

Section 250Section 56Section 80PSection 80P(2)Section 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

…s of a section particularly when the language of the section is clear and unambiguous but, being part of the statute, it prima facie furnishes some clue as to the meaning and purpose of the section(vide Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar [1955] 2 SCR 603])." 28. Secondly, for purposes of eligibility for deduction, the assessee must be a "co-operative society". A co-operative society is defined in Section 2(19) of the IT Act, as being a co-operative society registered either under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under any other law for the time being in force in any State for the registratio…

INCOME TAX OFFICER, PUNE vs. VISHWAKARMASARKSHANKAMGARSAHAKARI PATSANSTHA MARYADIT, PUNE

In the result, appeal of the Revenue in ITA

ITA 451/PUN/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune09 Aug 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Dr.Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.450 & 451/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years:2017-18 &2018-19 The Income Tax Officer, V Vishwakarma Sarkshan Pune. S Kamgar Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, 185, Vishwakarma Bhuwan, Shaniwar Peth, Pune – 411030 Pan: Aaajv0492M Appellant/ Revenue Respondent /Assessee Cross Objection Nos.23 & 24/Pun/2024 (Arising Out Of Ita Nos.450 & 451/Pun/2024) िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2018-19 Vishwakarma Sarkshan V The Income Tax Kamgar Sahakari Patsanstha S Officer, Maryadit, 185, Vishwakarma Pune. Bhuwan, Shaniwar Peth, Pune – 411030 Pan: Aaajv0492M Appellant/ Revenue Respondent / Assessee Assessee By Shri S.N.Puranikh – Ar Revenue By Shri Sourabh Nayak – Addl.Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 07/08/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 09/08/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: The Revenue Has Filed Two Appeals For Two Separate Assessment Years I.E.2017-18 & 2018-19 Against Two Separate Orders Of

Section 250Section 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

…ds of a section particularly when the language of the section is clear and unambiguous but,being part of the statute, it prima facie furnishes some clue as to the meaning and purpose of the section(vide Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar [1955] 2 SCR 603])." 28. Secondly, for purposes of eligibility for deduction, the assessee must be a "co-operative society". A co-operative society is defined in Section 2(19) of the IT Act, as being a co-operative society registered eitherunder the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under any other law for the time being in force in any State forthe registration…

INCOME TAX OFFICER, PUNE vs. VISHWAKARMA SARKSHAN KAMGAR SAHAKARI PATSANSTHA MARYADIT, PUNE

In the result, appeal of the Revenue in ITA

ITA 450/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune09 Aug 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Dr.Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.450 & 451/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years:2017-18 &2018-19 The Income Tax Officer, V Vishwakarma Sarkshan Pune. S Kamgar Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, 185, Vishwakarma Bhuwan, Shaniwar Peth, Pune – 411030 Pan: Aaajv0492M Appellant/ Revenue Respondent /Assessee Cross Objection Nos.23 & 24/Pun/2024 (Arising Out Of Ita Nos.450 & 451/Pun/2024) िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2018-19 Vishwakarma Sarkshan V The Income Tax Kamgar Sahakari Patsanstha S Officer, Maryadit, 185, Vishwakarma Pune. Bhuwan, Shaniwar Peth, Pune – 411030 Pan: Aaajv0492M Appellant/ Revenue Respondent / Assessee Assessee By Shri S.N.Puranikh – Ar Revenue By Shri Sourabh Nayak – Addl.Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 07/08/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 09/08/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: The Revenue Has Filed Two Appeals For Two Separate Assessment Years I.E.2017-18 & 2018-19 Against Two Separate Orders Of

Section 250Section 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

…ds of a section particularly when the language of the section is clear and unambiguous but,being part of the statute, it prima facie furnishes some clue as to the meaning and purpose of the section(vide Bengal Immunity Company Limited v. State of Bihar [1955] 2 SCR 603])." 28. Secondly, for purposes of eligibility for deduction, the assessee must be a "co-operative society". A co-operative society is defined in Section 2(19) of the IT Act, as being a co-operative society registered eitherunder the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under any other law for the time being in force in any State forthe registration…

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