CIT v. Motilal Hirabhai Spg. And Wvg. Co. Ltd.
113 ITR 173High Court1978#2323 most cited
What is CIT v. Motilal Hirabhai Spg. And Wvg. Co. Ltd. authority for?
The determination of whether share transactions constitute a business activity or an investment depends on the facts of the case. Factors like volume, frequency, and regularity indicate business activity, irrespective of how such transactions are presented in accounts.
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CIT v. Motilal Hirabhai Spg. And Wvg. Co. Ltd. · 113 ITR 173 · business income from share transactions · investment vs business · volume frequency regularity · Section 2(13) · Section 2(14) · income classification