CIT v. Biocon Ltd.

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What is CIT v. Biocon Ltd. authority for?

Expenditure incurred on Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) is an allowable business deduction under the Income-tax Act, 1961.

242

judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,314 Indian tax judgments — from 2012 to 2026.

Also referred to as

CIT v. Biocon Ltd. · Biocon Ltd. · ESOP expenditure · ESOP deduction · Employee Stock Option Plan · section 37(1) · allowance of ESOP · Karnataka High Court · 430 ITR 151

Also reported as

430 ITR 151

Sections most often in play

Section 37(1)Section 143(3)Section 1961Section 14ASection 250Section 115JBSection 144BSection 147

Issues it is cited on

section 2(15a)section 17(2)(iiia)section 17(2)section 50(1)section 80absection 54esection 10(15)section 80msection 10(33)section 36(1)(viii)section 14a(1)section 54ec

Judgments citing CIT v. Biocon Ltd.

Ibm India Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-3(1)(1), Bangalore

In the result, appeal by the assessee stands allowed as indicated hereinabove

ITA 289/BANG/2021[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Feb 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri. B.R. Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(Tp)A No. 289/Bang/2021 Assessment Year : 2015-16 M/S. Ibm India Pvt. Ltd., The Deputy No. 12, Subramanya Commissioner Of Arcade, Income-Tax, Bannerghatta Road, Circle 3 (1)(1), Bangalore – 560 029. Vs. Bangalore. Pan: Aaaci4403L Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ajay Roti, Ca Revenue By : Shri Pradeep Kumar, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 12-01-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 14-02-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal By The Assessee Has Been Filed By Assessee Against The Final Assessment Order Dated 30.04.2021 U/S. 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) R.W.S. 144B Of The Act Passed By The National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi Relating To Assessment Year 2015-16 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “The Grounds Stated Hereunder Are Independent Of & Without Prejudice To One Another. The Appellant Submits As Under: 1. Assessment Order Bad In Law 1.1. At The Outset, M/S Ibm India Private Limited (Hereinafter Referred To As 'The Appellant' Or 'The Company') Prays That The Order Dated April 30. 2021

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Roti, CAFor Respondent: Shri Pradeep Kumar, CIT DR
Section 10ASection 143(3)Section 144BSection 144C(13)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘C’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI. B.R. BASKARAN, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(TP)A No. 289/Bang/2021 Assessment Year : 2015-16 M/s. IBM India Pvt. Ltd., The Deputy No. 12, Subramanya Commissioner of Arcade, Income-tax, Bannerghatta Road, Circle 3 (1)(1), Bangalore – 560 029. Vs. Bangalore. PAN: AAACI4403L APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : Shri Ajay Roti, CA Revenue by : Shri Pradeep Kumar, CIT DR Date of Hearing : 12-01-2022 Date of Pronouncement : 14-02-2022 ORDER PER BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER Present appeal by the assessee has been filed…

Deutsche Cib Centre P.Ltd, Mumbai vs. Asst CIT 12(2)(1), Mumbai

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

ITA 2179/MUM/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Jan 2022AY 2010-11
Section 143(3)Section 144C(1)Section 144C(5)Section 37

…TD 21 held that discount in relation to employee stock options vested during the year is not contingent liability. The said decision of Special Bench of Bangalore Tribunal has also been affirmed by Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in CIT v. Biocon Ltd reported in 430 ITR 151. Thus, the employee stock option compensation expenses is allowable under section 37 (1) of the Act. On the other hand, Ld. DR vehemently relied upon the findings of ld. DRP. 2.4. We have considered the rival submissions and perused the materials available on record. We find that in an ESOP, the given company undertakes to issue shares to its em…

Jt. CIT (OSD)- CC - 1(4), Mumbai vs. Ultratech Cement Ltd., Mumbai

In the result appeals and Cross Objection of the assessee for Assessment Years 2011-12, 2012, 2013-14 and 2014-15 are partly allowed as indicated above

ITA 3764/MUM/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Dec 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Nishant ThakkarFor Respondent: Shri Sushil Kumar Mishra
Section 115Section 153CSection 32Section 35Section 80I

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (VIRTUAL COURT) “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI C.N. PRASAD, HON'BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S. RIFAUR RAHMAN, HON'BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA NOs.1412, 1413 2461 & 2462/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2012-13, 2011-12, 2013-14 & 2014-15) UltraTech Cement Ltd., v. DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) Ahura Centre, “B" Wing Pratishtha Bhavan, Old. C.G.O. Bldg., 2nd Floor, Mahakali Caves Road M.K. Road, Churchgate, Mumbai Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093 PAN: AAACL6442L (Appellant) (Respondent) ITA NOs. 2871, 2872 &2873/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) v. UltraTech Cement Lt…

DCIT- CC- 1(4), Mumbai vs. Ultratech Cement Ltd., Mumbai

In the result appeals and Cross Objection of the assessee for Assessment Years 2011-12, 2012, 2013-14 and 2014-15 are partly

ITA 2873/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Dec 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Nishant ThakkarFor Respondent: Shri Sushil Kumar Mishra
Section 115Section 153CSection 32Section 35Section 80I

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (VIRTUAL COURT) “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI C.N. PRASAD, HON'BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S. RIFAUR RAHMAN, HON'BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA NOs.1412, 1413 2461 & 2462/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2012-13, 2011-12, 2013-14 & 2014-15) UltraTech Cement Ltd., v. DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) Ahura Centre, “B" Wing Pratishtha Bhavan, Old. C.G.O. Bldg., M.K. Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 2nd Floor, Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093 PAN: AAACL6442L (Appellant) (Respondent) ITA NOs. 2871, 2872 &2873/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) v. UltraTech Cement Lt…

DCIT -CC-1(4), Mumbai vs. Ultratech Cement Ltd., Mumbai

In the result appeals and Cross Objection of the assessee for Assessment Years 2011-12, 2012, 2013-14 and 2014-15 are partly

ITA 2872/MUM/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Dec 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Nishant ThakkarFor Respondent: Shri Sushil Kumar Mishra
Section 115Section 153CSection 32Section 35Section 80I

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (VIRTUAL COURT) “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI C.N. PRASAD, HON'BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S. RIFAUR RAHMAN, HON'BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA NOs.1412, 1413 2461 & 2462/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2012-13, 2011-12, 2013-14 & 2014-15) UltraTech Cement Ltd., v. DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) Ahura Centre, “B" Wing Pratishtha Bhavan, Old. C.G.O. Bldg., M.K. Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 2nd Floor, Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093 PAN: AAACL6442L (Appellant) (Respondent) ITA NOs. 2871, 2872 &2873/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) v. UltraTech Cement Lt…

DCIT - CC - 1(4), Mumbai vs. Ultratech Cement Ltd., Mumbai

In the result appeals and Cross Objection of the assessee for Assessment Years 2011-12, 2012, 2013-14 and 2014-15 are partly

ITA 2871/MUM/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Dec 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Nishant ThakkarFor Respondent: Shri Sushil Kumar Mishra
Section 115Section 153CSection 32Section 35Section 80I

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (VIRTUAL COURT) “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI C.N. PRASAD, HON'BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S. RIFAUR RAHMAN, HON'BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA NOs.1412, 1413 2461 & 2462/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2012-13, 2011-12, 2013-14 & 2014-15) UltraTech Cement Ltd., v. DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) Ahura Centre, “B" Wing Pratishtha Bhavan, Old. C.G.O. Bldg., M.K. Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 2nd Floor, Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093 PAN: AAACL6442L (Appellant) (Respondent) ITA NOs. 2871, 2872 &2873/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) v. UltraTech Cement Lt…

Ultratech Cement Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Cen Cir 1(4), Mumbai

In the result appeals and Cross Objection of the assessee for Assessment Years 2011-12, 2012, 2013-14 and 2014-15 are partly

ITA 2462/MUM/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Dec 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Nishant ThakkarFor Respondent: Shri Sushil Kumar Mishra
Section 115Section 153CSection 32Section 35Section 80I

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (VIRTUAL COURT) “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI C.N. PRASAD, HON'BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S. RIFAUR RAHMAN, HON'BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA NOs.1412, 1413 2461 & 2462/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2012-13, 2011-12, 2013-14 & 2014-15) UltraTech Cement Ltd., v. DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) Ahura Centre, “B" Wing Pratishtha Bhavan, Old. C.G.O. Bldg., M.K. Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 2nd Floor, Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093 PAN: AAACL6442L (Appellant) (Respondent) ITA NOs. 2871, 2872 &2873/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) v. UltraTech Cement Lt…

Ultratech Cement Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Cen Cir 1(4), Mumbai

In the result appeals and Cross Objection of the assessee for Assessment Years 2011-12, 2012, 2013-14 and 2014-15 are partly

ITA 2461/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Dec 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Nishant ThakkarFor Respondent: Shri Sushil Kumar Mishra
Section 115Section 153CSection 32Section 35Section 80I

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (VIRTUAL COURT) “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI C.N. PRASAD, HON'BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S. RIFAUR RAHMAN, HON'BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA NOs.1412, 1413 2461 & 2462/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2012-13, 2011-12, 2013-14 & 2014-15) UltraTech Cement Ltd., v. DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) Ahura Centre, “B" Wing Pratishtha Bhavan, Old. C.G.O. Bldg., M.K. Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 2nd Floor, Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093 PAN: AAACL6442L (Appellant) (Respondent) ITA NOs. 2871, 2872 &2873/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) v. UltraTech Cement Lt…

Ultratech Cement Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Cen Cir 1(4), Mumbai

In the result appeals and Cross Objection of the assessee for Assessment Years 2011-12, 2012, 2013-14 and 2014-15 are partly

ITA 1413/MUM/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Dec 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Nishant ThakkarFor Respondent: Shri Sushil Kumar Mishra
Section 115Section 153CSection 32Section 35Section 80I

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (VIRTUAL COURT) “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI C.N. PRASAD, HON'BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S. RIFAUR RAHMAN, HON'BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA NOs.1412, 1413 2461 & 2462/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2012-13, 2011-12, 2013-14 & 2014-15) UltraTech Cement Ltd., v. DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) Ahura Centre, “B" Wing Pratishtha Bhavan, Old. C.G.O. Bldg., M.K. Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 2nd Floor, Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093 PAN: AAACL6442L (Appellant) (Respondent) ITA NOs. 2871, 2872 &2873/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) v. UltraTech Cement Lt…

Ultratech Cement Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Cen Cir 1(4), Mumbai

In the result appeals and Cross Objection of the assessee for Assessment Years 2011-12, 2012, 2013-14 and 2014-15 are partly allowed as indicated above

ITA 1412/MUM/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Dec 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Nishant ThakkarFor Respondent: Shri Sushil Kumar Mishra
Section 115Section 153CSection 32Section 35Section 80I

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (VIRTUAL COURT) “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI C.N. PRASAD, HON'BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S. RIFAUR RAHMAN, HON'BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA NOs.1412, 1413 2461 & 2462/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2012-13, 2011-12, 2013-14 & 2014-15) UltraTech Cement Ltd., v. DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) Ahura Centre, “B" Wing Pratishtha Bhavan, Old. C.G.O. Bldg., 2nd Floor, Mahakali Caves Road M.K. Road, Churchgate, Mumbai Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093 PAN: AAACL6442L (Appellant) (Respondent) ITA NOs. 2871, 2872 &2873/MUM/2018 (A.Ys: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) DCIT, Central Circle -1(4) v. UltraTech Cement Lt…

Bharti Infratel Ltd., New Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle- 2(1), New Delhi

In the result appeal of assessee is allowed

ITA 425/DEL/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi15 Nov 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Prashant Maharishi(Through Video Conferencing)

For Appellant: Shri Rohit Jain, Advocate; &For Respondent: Shri Satpal Gulati [CIT] – DR
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 2Section 37Section 37(1)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL [ DELHI BENCH “A”: NEW DELHI ] BEFORE SHRI AMIT SHUKLA, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI PRASHANT MAHARISHI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER (Through Video Conferencing) ITA. No. 425/Del/2018 (Assessment Year : 2011-12) M/s. Indus Towers Ltd DCIT, (formerly known as Barati Vs. Infratel Ltd) Circle : 2 (1) 901, Park Centra, ninth floor, sector 30, national highway – 8, New Delhi Guarugram 122001. PAN: AADCB0274F (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee by : Shri Rohit Jain, Advocate; & Shri Deepesh Jain, Advocate; Department by : Shri Satpal Gulati [CIT] – DR; Date of Hearing 16/08/2021 Date of pronouncem…

ACIT-7(2)(2), Mumbai vs. Network18 Media & Investment Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, appeal is dismissed

ITA 7501/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Sept 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar () & Shri Saktijit Dey ()

Section 37(1)

…I.T.A. No.7501/Mum/2018 1 IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI PRAMOD KUMAR (VICE PRESIDENT) AND SHRI SAKTIJIT DEY (JUDICIAL MEMBER) I.T.A. No.7501/Mum/2018 (Assessment year 2013-14) ACIT, Circle-7(2)(2), Mumbai vs M/s Network 18 Media & Investment Ltd, 414, 1stFloor,Empire Complex Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400 013 PAN :AABCS2472G APPELLANT RESPONDENT Appellant by Shri Vijaykumar Subramanyam, DR Respondent by Shri Nimesh Vora, AR Date of hearing 25-06-2021 Date of pronouncement 22-09-2021 O R D E R Per Saktijit Dey (JM): This is an appeal by the revenue against o…

Onward Technologies Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT 7(1), Mumbai

In the result, the assessee’ appeal stand partly allowed whereas the revenue’s appeal stands dismissed

ITA 266/MUM/2014[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Aug 2021AY 2008-09

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am (Hearing Through Video Conferencing Mode) आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.266/Mum/2014 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.1785/Mum/2014 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Onward Technologies Limited Dcit-7(1) Sterling Centre, 2Nd Floor Room No.622, 6Th Floor बिाम/ Dr. Annie Besant Road Aaykar Bhavan, M.K. Marg Vs. Worli, Mumbai-400 018 Mumbai-400 020 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan/Gir No. Aaaco-3742-J (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : & आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.1793/Mum/2014 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Dcit-7(1) Onward Technologies Limited Room No.622, 6Th Floor बिाम/ Sterling Centre, 2Nd Floor Aaykar Bhavan, M.K. Marg Dr. Annie Besant Road Vs. Mumbai-400 020 Worli, Mumbai-400 018 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan/Gir No. Aaaco-3742-J (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : Assessee By : S/Shri J.P. Bairagra & Ashish Bairagra - Ld. Ars Revenue By : Shri Manpreet S. Duggal- Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/ : 23/07/2021 Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख / : 02/08/2021 Date Of Pronouncement

For Appellant: S/Shri J.P. Bairagra & Ashish Bairagra - Ld. ARsFor Respondent: Shri Manpreet S. Duggal- Ld. Sr. DR
Section 10ASection 92Section 92B

…1 M/s Onward Technologies Limited Assessment Years: 2008-09 & 2009-10 आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण “जे” न्यायपीठ म ुंबई में। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “J” BENCH, MUMBAI माननीय श्री अमरजीत स िंह, न्याययक सदस्य एवुं माननीय श्री मनोज कुमार अग्रवाल ,लेखा सदस्य के समक्ष। BEFORE HON’BLE SHRI AMARJIT SINGH, JM AND HON’BLE SHRI MANOJ KUMAR AGGARWAL, AM (Hearing Through Video Conferencing Mode) आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.266/Mum/2014 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.1785/Mum/2014 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Onward Technologies Limited DCIT-7(1) Sterling Centre, 2nd Floor Roo…

M/S Novozymes South Asia Pvt Ltd, Bangalore vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-5(1)(1), Bangalore

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 895/BANG/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Jun 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri George George K. & Shri B.R. Baskaranit(Tp)A No.894/Bang/2018 Assessment Year:2012-13

For Appellant: Shri T. Suryanarayan, A.RFor Respondent: Ms. Neera Malhotra, D.R

…ered by special bench of ITAT, Bengaluru in the case of Biocon Ltd. Vs. DCIT (2013) 35 Taxmann.com 335. He submitted that the decision rendered by special bench has since been upheld by Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka in the case of CIT Vs. Biocon Ltd. (2020) 121 Taxmann.com 351 with the following observations:- IT(TP)A No.894&895/Bang/2018 M/s. Novozymes South Asia Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Page 8 of 18 “6. We have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties and have perused the record. The singular issue, which arises for consideration in this appeal is whether the tribunal is correct in hol…

M/S Novozymes South Asia Pvt Ltd, Bangalore vs. Joint Commissioner of Income Tax (OSD) Circle-5(1)(1), Bangalore

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 894/BANG/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Jun 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri George George K. & Shri B.R. Baskaranit(Tp)A No.894/Bang/2018 Assessment Year:2012-13

For Appellant: Shri T. Suryanarayan, A.RFor Respondent: Ms. Neera Malhotra, D.R

…ered by special bench of ITAT, Bengaluru in the case of Biocon Ltd. Vs. DCIT (2013) 35 Taxmann.com 335. He submitted that the decision rendered by special bench has since been upheld by Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka in the case of CIT Vs. Biocon Ltd. (2020) 121 Taxmann.com 351 with the following observations:- IT(TP)A No.894&895/Bang/2018 M/s. Novozymes South Asia Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Page 8 of 18 “6. We have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties and have perused the record. The singular issue, which arises for consideration in this appeal is whether the tribunal is correct in hol…

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax 2(3)(1), Mumbai vs. Tata Capital Limited, Mumbai

In the result, appeals of the assessee are partly allowed as indicated above and revenue’s appeals are dismissed

ITA 60/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Jun 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri M. Balaganesh, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Niraj ShethFor Respondent: Shri Manjunatha Swamy
Section 143(3)Section 14A

…n ESOP is an allowable deduction u/s.37(1) of the Act. Ld. Counsel for the assessee further submits that the decision of the Special Bench of the Tribunal has subsequently been affirmed by the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in the case of CIT v. Biocon Limited [430 ITR 151 (Kar)]. Ld. Counsel for the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of the Mumbai bench of the Tribunal in the case of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., v. DCIT in ITA.No. 1449/Mum/2016 and ITA NOs. 59 & 60/MUM/2018 M/s. Tata Capital Limited 7382/Mum/2017 dated 19.06.2020 wherein similar issue has been decided in favour of the assessee. 12. Ld. DR…

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax 2(3)(1), Mumbai vs. Tata Capital Limited, Mumbai

In the result, appeals of the assessee are partly allowed as indicated above and revenue’s appeals are dismissed

ITA 59/MUM/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Jun 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri M. Balaganesh, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Niraj ShethFor Respondent: Shri Manjunatha Swamy
Section 143(3)Section 14A

…n ESOP is an allowable deduction u/s.37(1) of the Act. Ld. Counsel for the assessee further submits that the decision of the Special Bench of the Tribunal has subsequently been affirmed by the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in the case of CIT v. Biocon Limited [430 ITR 151 (Kar)]. Ld. Counsel for the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of the Mumbai bench of the Tribunal in the case of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., v. DCIT in ITA.No. 1449/Mum/2016 and ITA NOs. 59 & 60/MUM/2018 M/s. Tata Capital Limited 7382/Mum/2017 dated 19.06.2020 wherein similar issue has been decided in favour of the assessee. 12. Ld. DR…

Tata Capital Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT 2(3)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeals of the assessee are partly allowed as indicated above and revenue’s appeals are dismissed

ITA 7059/MUM/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Jun 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri M. Balaganesh, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Niraj ShethFor Respondent: Shri Manjunatha Swamy
Section 143(3)Section 14A

…n ESOP is an allowable deduction u/s.37(1) of the Act. Ld. Counsel for the assessee further submits that the decision of the Special Bench of the Tribunal has subsequently been affirmed by the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in the case of CIT v. Biocon Limited [430 ITR 151 (Kar)]. Ld. Counsel for the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of the Mumbai bench of the Tribunal in the case of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., v. DCIT in ITA.No. 1449/Mum/2016 and ITA NOs. 59 & 60/MUM/2018 M/s. Tata Capital Limited 7382/Mum/2017 dated 19.06.2020 wherein similar issue has been decided in favour of the assessee. 12. Ld. DR…

Tata Capital Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT 2(3)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeals of the assessee are partly allowed as indicated above and revenue’s appeals are dismissed

ITA 7058/MUM/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Jun 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri M. Balaganesh, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Niraj ShethFor Respondent: Shri Manjunatha Swamy
Section 143(3)Section 14A

…n ESOP is an allowable deduction u/s.37(1) of the Act. Ld. Counsel for the assessee further submits that the decision of the Special Bench of the Tribunal has subsequently been affirmed by the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in the case of CIT v. Biocon Limited [430 ITR 151 (Kar)]. Ld. Counsel for the assessee also placed reliance on the decision of the Mumbai bench of the Tribunal in the case of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., v. DCIT in ITA.No. 1449/Mum/2016 and ITA NOs. 59 & 60/MUM/2018 M/s. Tata Capital Limited 7382/Mum/2017 dated 19.06.2020 wherein similar issue has been decided in favour of the assessee. 12. Ld. DR…

DCIT Circle-7(2)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the Revenue as well as the Cross

ITA 2337/MUM/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Feb 2021AY 2011-12
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14A

…2, deleted the disallowance of ESOP expenses of Rs.20,32,000/-. We find that the Special Bench of Bangalore Tribunal in the case of Biocon Ltd., has been subsequently approved by the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in the case of CIT vs. Biocon Ltd., reported in 121 Taxmann.com 351 dated 11/11/2020 wherein it was held that discount on issue of ESOP was allowable as deduction u/s.37(1) of the Act as primary object was not to vest capital but to earn profits by securing consistent services of employees. Respectfully following the said decision, we hold no infirmity in the order of ld. CIT(A) granting relief to the ass…