Emil Webber v. CIT
200 ITR 483Supreme Court of India1993#4312 most cited
What is Emil Webber v. CIT authority for?
The definition of 'income' under section 2(24) is inclusive, adding artificial categories without losing its natural connotation. Perquisites under section 17(2) are taxable as 'salary' when paid by an employer on behalf of an employee to discharge an obligation the employee would otherwise bear.
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Emil Webber v. CIT · section 2(24) · income definition · section 17 · salary · perquisites · employer obligation · taxable income