Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT

245 ITR 428Supreme Court of India2000#52 most cited

What is Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT authority for?

A business liability that has definitely arisen in an accounting year is deductible even if it needs to be quantified and discharged later, as long as its incurring is certain and can be reasonably estimated.

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Bharat Earth Movers v CIT · 245 ITR 428 · ascertainable liability · unascertainable liability · accrued liability · provision for expenses · deduction · accounting year · future discharge

Also reported as

112 Taxmann 616 SCC 645162 CTR 325

Sections most often in play

Section 37(1)Section 143(3)Section 115JBSection 14ASection 40(a)(ia)Section 195Section 148Section 1961
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Issues it is cited on

section 35dmercantile system of accountingenduring benefitintangible assetssection 40(a)(i)section 35revenue expenditurebook profitssection 37(1)section 115jbamalgamationsection 37

Judgments citing Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT

Ccl, Ranchi vs. DCIT Cir-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 170/RAN/2017[12-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.172,173,174,175,176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.K.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR

…that the known liabilities should be provided for in the accounts, even though the amount could not be ascertained with certainty. Further, the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers Vs. CIT (245 ITR 428), wherein the Hon'ble Apex Court had held that the definite liabilities should be allowed as deduction, although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. However, the AD was not convinced with the said explanations. He was of the view that only ascertained liabilities are allowable as deduction and accordingly disa…

Ccl, Ranchi vs. Additional CIT RG-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 169/RAN/2017[11-12]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.172,173,174,175,176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.K.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR

…that the known liabilities should be provided for in the accounts, even though the amount could not be ascertained with certainty. Further, the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers Vs. CIT (245 ITR 428), wherein the Hon'ble Apex Court had held that the definite liabilities should be allowed as deduction, although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. However, the AD was not convinced with the said explanations. He was of the view that only ascertained liabilities are allowable as deduction and accordingly disa…

Ccl, Ranchi vs. DCIT Cir01, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 168/RAN/2017[10-11]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.Κ.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 Per Bench : आदेश / Order These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Id.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017, 30.01.2019, 21.12.2023, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024 & 30.01.2024 For The

For Appellant: Shri M.Κ.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 14ASection 234ASection 35E

…that the known liabilities should be provided for in the accounts, even though the amount could not be ascertained with certainty. Further, the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers Vs. CIT (245 ITR 428), wherein the Hon'ble Apex Court had held that the definite liabilities should be allowed as deduction, although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. However, the AD was not convinced with the said explanations. He was of the view that only ascertained liabilities are allowable as deduction and accordingly disa…

Ccl, Rnchi vs. ACIT Cir-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 167/RAN/2017[09-10]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.Κ.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 Per Bench : आदेश / Order These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Id.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017, 30.01.2019, 21.12.2023, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024 & 30.01.2024 For The

For Appellant: Shri M.Κ.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 14ASection 234ASection 35E

…that the known liabilities should be provided for in the accounts, even though the amount could not be ascertained with certainty. Further, the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers Vs. CIT (245 ITR 428), wherein the Hon'ble Apex Court had held that the definite liabilities should be allowed as deduction, although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. However, the AD was not convinced with the said explanations. He was of the view that only ascertained liabilities are allowable as deduction and accordingly disa…

Ccl, Ranchi vs. ACIT Cir-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 166/RAN/2017[08-09]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.Κ.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 Per Bench : आदेश / Order These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Id.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017, 30.01.2019, 21.12.2023, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024 & 30.01.2024 For The

For Appellant: Shri M.Κ.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 14ASection 234ASection 35E

…that the known liabilities should be provided for in the accounts, even though the amount could not be ascertained with certainty. Further, the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers Vs. CIT (245 ITR 428), wherein the Hon'ble Apex Court had held that the definite liabilities should be allowed as deduction, although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. However, the AD was not convinced with the said explanations. He was of the view that only ascertained liabilities are allowable as deduction and accordingly disa…

Ccl, Ranchi vs. DCIT Cir-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 165/RAN/2017[07-08]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.Κ.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 आदेश / Order Per Bench : These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Id.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017, 30.01.2019, 21.12.2023, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024 & 30.01.2024 For The

For Appellant: Shri M.Κ.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 14ASection 234ASection 35E

…that the known liabilities should be provided for in the accounts, even though the amount could not be ascertained with certainty. Further, the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers Vs. CIT (245 ITR 428), wherein the Hon'ble Apex Court had held that the definite liabilities should be allowed as deduction, although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. However, the AD was not convinced with the said explanations. He was of the view that only ascertained liabilities are allowable as deduction and accordingly disa…

Ccl, Rnachi vs. Additional CIT, RG -1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 164/RAN/2017[06-07]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.172,173,174,175,176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.K.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR

…that the known liabilities should be provided for in the accounts, even though the amount could not be ascertained with certainty. Further, the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers Vs. CIT (245 ITR 428), wherein the Hon'ble Apex Court had held that the definite liabilities should be allowed as deduction, although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. However, the AD was not convinced with the said explanations. He was of the view that only ascertained liabilities are allowable as deduction and accordingly disa…

Dusters Total Solutions Services Private Limited, Bangalore vs. DCIT, Circle-2(1)(2), Bangalore

In the result appeal of the assessee is hereby allowed

ITA 980/BANG/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore18 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Keshav Dubey

For Appellant: Smt. Kavita Jha, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Shivanand H Kalakeri, CIT (DR)
Section 143(3)Section 80J

…al and scientific basis. He submitted that all these conditions were satisfied by the assessee. 35.4 To support this contention, the ld. AR relied on several judicial decisions. He referred to the Hon’ble Supreme Court decision in Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT (245 ITR 428), which held that an accrued and ascertained liability is deductible even if payable in the future. He also relied on decisions of the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in Wipro GE Medical Systems Ltd. (387 ITR 77) and CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (455 ITR 270). Further, he placed reliance on the Hon’ble Karnataka High…

Dusters Total Solutions Services Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-2(1)(1), Bangalore

In the result appeal of the assessee is hereby allowed

ITA 653/BANG/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore18 Dec 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Keshav Dubey

For Appellant: Smt. Kavita Jha, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Shivanand H Kalakeri, CIT (DR)
Section 143(3)Section 80J

…al and scientific basis. He submitted that all these conditions were satisfied by the assessee. 35.4 To support this contention, the ld. AR relied on several judicial decisions. He referred to the Hon’ble Supreme Court decision in Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT (245 ITR 428), which held that an accrued and ascertained liability is deductible even if payable in the future. He also relied on decisions of the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in Wipro GE Medical Systems Ltd. (387 ITR 77) and CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (455 ITR 270). Further, he placed reliance on the Hon’ble Karnataka High…

Sri Rajesh Rawtani vs. The Income Tax Officer

ITTA/278/2010HC Telangana17 Dec 2025

Bench: P.SAM KOSHY,SUDDALA CHALAPATHI RAO

Bharti Telemedia Limited, New Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle-4(2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the Assessee are allowed and appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 624/DEL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Dec 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad & Shri M. Balaganesh

Section 35ASection 4

…tstanding license fee as deduction and, therefore, there is no reason for not allowing the same during the assessment year under consideration. Ld. Counsel placed reliance on the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT Vs. Bharti Hexacom Ltd. 245 ITR 428. 21. The Ld. Counsel for the assessee also made detailed submissions which are as under :- “SUBMISSIONS OF THE ASSESSEE: 14. Brief submissions of the assessee in respect to the aforesaid appeals are as under: Re: GoA No.1 (Assessee's Appeal) & GoA.3 (Revenue's Appeal): Licence fee u/s 35ABB 15. In this regard, it is respectfully submitted that…

DCIT, Circle 4(2), New Delhi vs. M/S Bharti Telemedia Ltd, New Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the Assessee are allowed and appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 4966/DEL/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Dec 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad & Shri M. Balaganesh

Section 35ASection 4

…tstanding license fee as deduction and, therefore, there is no reason for not allowing the same during the assessment year under consideration. Ld. Counsel placed reliance on the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT Vs. Bharti Hexacom Ltd. 245 ITR 428. 21. The Ld. Counsel for the assessee also made detailed submissions which are as under :- “SUBMISSIONS OF THE ASSESSEE: 14. Brief submissions of the assessee in respect to the aforesaid appeals are as under: Re: GoA No.1 (Assessee's Appeal) & GoA.3 (Revenue's Appeal): Licence fee u/s 35ABB 15. In this regard, it is respectfully submitted that…

Bharti Telemedia Limited, New Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle-4(2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the Assessee are allowed and appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 4960/DEL/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Dec 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad & Shri M. Balaganesh

Section 35ASection 4

…tstanding license fee as deduction and, therefore, there is no reason for not allowing the same during the assessment year under consideration. Ld. Counsel placed reliance on the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT Vs. Bharti Hexacom Ltd. 245 ITR 428. 21. The Ld. Counsel for the assessee also made detailed submissions which are as under :- “SUBMISSIONS OF THE ASSESSEE: 14. Brief submissions of the assessee in respect to the aforesaid appeals are as under: Re: GoA No.1 (Assessee's Appeal) & GoA.3 (Revenue's Appeal): Licence fee u/s 35ABB 15. In this regard, it is respectfully submitted that…

DCIT, Circle 4(2), New Delhi vs. Ms Bharti Telemedia Ltd, New Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the Assessee are allowed and appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 4868/DEL/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad & Shri M. Balaganesh

Section 35ASection 4

…tstanding license fee as deduction and, therefore, there is no reason for not allowing the same during the assessment year under consideration. Ld. Counsel placed reliance on the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT Vs. Bharti Hexacom Ltd. 245 ITR 428. 21. The Ld. Counsel for the assessee also made detailed submissions which are as under :- “SUBMISSIONS OF THE ASSESSEE: 14. Brief submissions of the assessee in respect to the aforesaid appeals are as under: Re: GoA No.1 (Assessee's Appeal) & GoA.3 (Revenue's Appeal): Licence fee u/s 35ABB 15. In this regard, it is respectfully submitted that…

Starkey Laboratories India Pvt. Ltd., Noida vs. DCIT Circle-24(2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 3205/DEL/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi05 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalstarkey Laboratories Dy. Cit, India Pvt. Ltd., Circle-24(2), C-2, Sector-7, Vs. New Delhi. Gautam Buddha Nagar-201301, Uttar Pradesh. Pan-Aakcs6072R (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 250(1)(b)Section 37(1)Section 92C

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH ‘G’: NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI YOGESH KUMAR U.S., JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI MANISH AGARWAL, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Starkey Laboratories Dy. CIT, India Pvt. Ltd., Circle-24(2), C-2, Sector-7, Vs. New Delhi. Gautam Buddha Nagar-201301, Uttar Pradesh. PAN-AAKCS6072R (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee by Shri Ram Avtar Sharma, CA, Shri Bhupesh Aggarwal and Shri Tanya Sharma, CA. Department by Shri Manish Gupta, Sr. DR Date of Hearing 11.09.2025 Date of Pronouncement 05 .12.2025 O R D E R PER MANISH AGARWAL, AM: This appeal is filed by the Assessee against the order of the…

Ecotech It Solutions Private Limited, Pune vs. DCIT Circle1(1), Pune

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1061/PUN/2025[2022-2023]Status: DisposedITAT Pune04 Dec 2025AY 2022-2023

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1061/Pun/2025 Assessment Year : 2022-23

For Appellant: Shri Rahul Sarda &For Respondent: Shri Bharat Andhale
Section 143(3)

…ence including employee-wise working and post-year-end payments, and erred in treating the same as an unascertained liability. 3. That the disallowance is against the principles laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. v. CIT ((2000) 245 ITR 428 (SC)). Issue 2-Provision for Leave Encashment (₹1,20,565) 4. That the learned CIT(A) erred in confirming the disallowance of ₹1,20,565 on account of provision for leave encashment, without appreciating that the said sum had already been disallowed suo motu by the appellant in the computation of income filed with the return. 5. That the confirmati…

Fuji Electric India Private Limited, Chennai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Corporate Circle 1(1), Chennai

In the result the appeal of the Assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 701/CHNY/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai01 Dec 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S. R. Raghunatha

For Appellant: Shri. Siddhesh Chaugula, C.AFor Respondent: Shri. A R V Sreenivasan, C.I.T
Section 92C

…l invoices in the next financial year, and liabilities are booked accordingly. • This practice is in line with accounting standards and supported by judicial precedents: • Rotork Controls India (P.) Ltd. v CIT [(314 ITR 62) (SC)] • Bharat Earth Movers v CIT [(245 ITR 428) (SC)] Additional Evidence Submitted • The Appellant on 10.10.2025 along with genuine reasons preventing submission before Assessing Officer, submitted following documents as additional evidence- ‐ Vendor-wise installation charges for which invoices were received in the subsequent financial year, corresponding to provisions accounted for during…

DCIT 3.2.1, Mumbai vs. The New India Assurance Co Limited, Mumbai

Accordingly, Ground No.1 to 4 raised by the Assessee are allowed

ITA 2830/MUM/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Nov 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: SHRI VIKRAM SINGH YADAV , ACCOUNTANT MEMBER SHRI RAHUL CHAUDHARY (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri Farooq IraniFor Respondent: Shri Satya Pal Kumar&
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…c or contingent liability. Hence the same would not fall under clause (c) of Explanation 1 to section 115JB(2) of the Act also under the category of unascertained liability. We find that the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers reported in 245 ITR 428 (SC) has held that the provision for leave encashment based on actuarial valuation is allowed although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. The fact that it is capable of being estimated with reasonable certainty although actual quantification may not be possible and such liability cannot be a contingent one. T…

DCIT 3.2.1, Mumbai vs. The New India Assurance Co Limited, Mumbai

Accordingly, Ground No.1 to 4 raised by the Assessee are allowed

ITA 2823/MUM/2024[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Nov 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: SHRI VIKRAM SINGH YADAV, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER SHRI RAHUL CHAUDHARY (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri Farooq IraniFor Respondent: Shri Satya Pal Kumar&
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…c or contingent liability. Hence the same would not fall under clause (c) of Explanation 1 to section 115JB(2) of the Act also under the category of unascertained liability. We find that the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers reported in 245 ITR 428 (SC) has held that the provision for leave encashment based on actuarial valuation is allowed although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. The fact that it is capable of being estimated with reasonable certainty although actual quantification may not be possible and such liability cannot be a contingent one. T…

The New India Assurance Co Ltd, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 3(2)(2), Mumbai

Accordingly, Ground No.1 to 4 raised by the Assessee are allowed

ITA 2622/MUM/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Nov 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: SHRI VIKRAM SINGH YADAV , ACCOUNTANT MEMBER SHRI RAHUL CHAUDHARY (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri Farooq IraniFor Respondent: Shri Satya Pal Kumar&
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…c or contingent liability. Hence the same would not fall under clause (c) of Explanation 1 to section 115JB(2) of the Act also under the category of unascertained liability. We find that the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Bharat Earth Movers reported in 245 ITR 428 (SC) has held that the provision for leave encashment based on actuarial valuation is allowed although the liability may have to be quantified and discharged at a future date. The fact that it is capable of being estimated with reasonable certainty although actual quantification may not be possible and such liability cannot be a contingent one. T…