Commissioner of Income Tax v. Riva Sharkar A Kothari
283 ITR 338High Court2006#2635 most cited
What is Commissioner of Income Tax v. Riva Sharkar A Kothari authority for?
When determining whether an assessee is carrying on business, courts formulate tests, including whether the initial acquisition of the subject-matter of a transaction was with the intention of dealing in the item or with a view to investment. The cumulative effect of several factors must be considered, not just isolated ones.
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Commissioner of Income Tax v. Riva Sharkar A Kothari · business income · carrying on business · intention of dealing · investment · cumulative effect of factors · Pari Mangaldas Girdhardas · business tests