CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd.

3 SCC 346Supreme Court of India1999#648 most cited

What is CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. authority for?

Fiscal statutes must be construed strictly and literally. When the language is plain and unambiguous, courts must give effect to it without considering legislative intent or equitable considerations.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,369 Indian tax judgments — from 2010 to 2026.

Also referred to as

CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. · strict interpretation of fiscal statutes · literal construction · unambiguous language · legislative intent · equitable considerations · interpretation of tax laws · Section 43B · Section 36(va) · Section 147 · Section 10(23C)

Also reported as

237 ITR 24103 Taxmann 342

Sections most often in play

Section 143(3)Section 148Section 147Section 250Section 10(23C)(iiiae)Section 115JBSection 139(4A)Section 139(4C)

Issues it is cited on

section 43(b)section 3(b)section 34(1)(iv)section 36(va)actual payment basissection 43b(b)section 34(1)section 36(1)(iv)section 40a(2)section 250ofsection 41section 34

Judgments citing CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd.

S.S.Flexi Pack Private Limited, Raipur vs. ACIT-Circle-1(1), Raipur

ITA 97/RPR/2021[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur03 Jul 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpiaआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.97/Rpr/2021 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2018-19 S.S. Flexi Pack Private Limited Near Barkha Hotel, Station Road, Raipur (C.G.)-492 001 Pan: Aahcs3562K .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant बनाम / V/S. The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle-1(1), Raipur (C.G.) ……""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri S. K. Meena, CIT-DR
Section 143(1)Section 36(1)(va)Section 43Section 43B

…be expanded/interpreted to include those, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Co. Ltd., Raipur vs. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax-1(1), Raipur

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 24/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur15 Jun 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpiaआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.16/Rpr/2017 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2009-10 Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Ltd. O/O. Executive Director-Finance Ground Floor, Vidyut Seva Bhawan, Daganiya, Raipur-492 001 (C.G.) Pan : Aadcc5772F .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant बनाम / V/S. The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle-1(2), Raipur (C.G.) ……""यथ" / Respondent आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.24/Rpr/2022 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2018-19 Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Ltd. Ground Floor, Vidyut Seva Bhawan, Daganiya, Raipur-492 001 (C.G.) Pan : Aadcc5772F .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant बनाम / V/S.

For Appellant: Shri R.B Doshi, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 32

…be expanded/interpreted to include those, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

The Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited, Raipur, Raipur (Cg) vs. The Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax 1(2), Raipur, Raipur (Cg)

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 16/BIL/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur15 Jun 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpiaआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.16/Rpr/2017 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2009-10 Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Ltd. O/O. Executive Director-Finance Ground Floor, Vidyut Seva Bhawan, Daganiya, Raipur-492 001 (C.G.) Pan : Aadcc5772F .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant बनाम / V/S. The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle-1(2), Raipur (C.G.) ……""यथ" / Respondent आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.24/Rpr/2022 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2018-19 Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Ltd. Ground Floor, Vidyut Seva Bhawan, Daganiya, Raipur-492 001 (C.G.) Pan : Aadcc5772F .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant बनाम / V/S.

For Appellant: Shri R.B Doshi, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 32

…be expanded/interpreted to include those, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Gayatri Construction, Raigarh vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Raigarh

ITA 9/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Gayatri Construction, Raigarh vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Raigarh

ITA 8/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Mutyala Mohan, Bhilai vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1), Bhilai

ITA 76/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Panchsheel Engineering Works, Bilaspur vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-2(1), Bilaspur

ITA 7/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Panchsheel Engineering Works, Bilaspur vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-2(1), Bilaspur

ITA 6/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

M/S Sumeet Synfab (India) Pvt. Ltd., Raipur vs. Assistant Director of Income Tax, CPC, Bengaluru

ITA 59/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

M/S Alankar Steels Pvt. Ltd., Raipur vs. Assistant Director of Income Tax, CPC, Begaluru

ITA 58/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Shri Ashok Kumar Yadav, Korba vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1), Bilaspur

ITA 52/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

M/S Neelkantham Systems Pvt. Ltd, Korba vs. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Center, Delhi

ITA 51/RPR/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

M/S Rajendra Engineering Enterprises, Korba vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1), Bilaspur

ITA 50/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

M/S Rajendra Engineering Enterprises, Korba vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1), Bilaspur

ITA 49/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

M/S Precision Erectors and Services Pvt. Ltd, Korba vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1), Bilaspur (Appeal), Bilaspur

ITA 48/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Hora Transport Co. Pvt. Ltd, Raipur vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Centralized Processing Center (CPC)), Bengaluru, Delhi

ITA 41/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Shivnath Tractors, Kanker vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-2(1), Raipur

ITA 28/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

J B Construction Company, Bilaspur vs. Assistant Director of Income Tax, CPC, Bangalore

ITA 2/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

Sudersan Sukumaran, Raigarh vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1), Bilaspur

ITA 18/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…

M/S. Neelkantham Systems Pvt. Ltd., Korba vs. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1), Bilaspur

ITA 132/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Jun 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpia

For Appellant: Shri Abhishek Mahawar, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K Singh, CIT-DR

…hose, which were not intended by the legislature. *** 27 ITA No.67/RPR/2019 & 38 Others. 34. The passages extracted above, were quoted with approval by this Court in at least two decisions being CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd. [CIT v. Kasturi & Sons Ltd., (1999) 3 SCC 346] and State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd. [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201] (hereinafter referred to as “Kesoram Industries case [State of W.B. v. Kesoram Industries Ltd., (2004) 10 SCC 201]”, for brevity). In the later decision, a Bench of five Judges, after citing the above passage from Justice G.P. Singh's treatis…