(i) Sultana Begum v. Prem Chand Jain

1 SCC 373Reported decision1997#501 most cited

What is (i) Sultana Begum v. Prem Chand Jain authority for?

A statute must be read as a whole, construing every clause with reference to its context and other provisions, to determine the legislature's real intention and ensure a consistent enactment. This principle, known as "ex visceribus actus," helps avoid inconsistencies within the law.

187

judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,339 Indian tax judgments — from 2017 to 2026.

Also referred to as

Sultana Begum v. Prem Chand Jain · 1 SCC 373 · statutory interpretation · rule of construction · ex visceribus actus · legislative intent · reading statute as a whole · consistent enactment · Section 153 · Section 144C · Income Tax Act

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing (i) Sultana Begum v. Prem Chand Jain

Itron India Private Limited, Noida vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 10(1), Assessment Unit, New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 6040/DEL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Sanjay Awasthiआअसं.5461/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Pioneer India Electronics P. Ltd., Unit No. 3, 10Th Floor Ambience Corporate, Tower-Ii, Nh-8 Plot No. 3 Ambience Island, Gurugram, Haryana 122002 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aaecp-8368-H बिाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Circle 3(1), Gurgaon, Haryana 122001 आअसं.5951/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Mitsui & Co India P. Ltd., 4Th Floor, Worldmark 3, Asset 7, Aero City, Nh-8, New Delhi 110037 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aadcm-4488-J बिाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Circle 16(1), Cr Building, Delhi 110002 आअसं.5999/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Rohde & Sehwarz India P. Ltd., A-27, First Floor, Mohan Corporate, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110044 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aaacr-3267-P बिाम Vs. Assessment Unit/Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 19(1), Cr Building, Ip Estate, New Delhi 110002 ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent

Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153

…reiterates the urgency that sets the tone for the interpretation of section 144C itself.” The Division Bench affirmed aforesaid findings of the Hon’ble Single Judge and further, after considering various decisions viz. Sultana Begum vs. Prem Chand Jain [1997] 1 SCC 373; CIT vs. Hindustan Bulk Carriers [2023] 126 Taxman 321/259 ITR 449; & Franklin Templeton Trustee Services (P.) Ltd. vs Amruta Garg 124 taxmann.com 326, held as under:- “23. Further, similar non-obstante clause is also used in section 144C(4) with a same limited purpose to imply, even though there might be a larger time limit under Section 153, onc…

Rohde & Schwarz India Pvt Ltd, Delhi vs. Assessment Unit / the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 19(1), Delhi

In the result, appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 5999/DEL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Sanjay Awasthiआअसं.5461/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Pioneer India Electronics P. Ltd., Unit No. 3, 10Th Floor Ambience Corporate, Tower-Ii, Nh-8 Plot No. 3 Ambience Island, Gurugram, Haryana 122002 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aaecp-8368-H बिाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Circle 3(1), Gurgaon, Haryana 122001 आअसं.5951/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Mitsui & Co India P. Ltd., 4Th Floor, Worldmark 3, Asset 7, Aero City, Nh-8, New Delhi 110037 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aadcm-4488-J बिाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Circle 16(1), Cr Building, Delhi 110002 आअसं.5999/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Rohde & Sehwarz India P. Ltd., A-27, First Floor, Mohan Corporate, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110044 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aaacr-3267-P बिाम Vs. Assessment Unit/Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 19(1), Cr Building, Ip Estate, New Delhi 110002 ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent

Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153

…reiterates the urgency that sets the tone for the interpretation of section 144C itself.” The Division Bench affirmed aforesaid findings of the Hon’ble Single Judge and further, after considering various decisions viz. Sultana Begum vs. Prem Chand Jain [1997] 1 SCC 373; CIT vs. Hindustan Bulk Carriers [2023] 126 Taxman 321/259 ITR 449; & Franklin Templeton Trustee Services (P.) Ltd. vs Amruta Garg 124 taxmann.com 326, held as under:- “23. Further, similar non-obstante clause is also used in section 144C(4) with a same limited purpose to imply, even though there might be a larger time limit under Section 153, onc…

Mori Seiki India Private Limited, Bengaluru vs. DCIT/ACIT, New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 5979/DEL/2024[AY 2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Sanjay Awasthiआअसं.5461/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Pioneer India Electronics P. Ltd., Unit No. 3, 10Th Floor Ambience Corporate, Tower-Ii, Nh-8 Plot No. 3 Ambience Island, Gurugram, Haryana 122002 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aaecp-8368-H बिाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Circle 3(1), Gurgaon, Haryana 122001 आअसं.5951/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Mitsui & Co India P. Ltd., 4Th Floor, Worldmark 3, Asset 7, Aero City, Nh-8, New Delhi 110037 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aadcm-4488-J बिाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Circle 16(1), Cr Building, Delhi 110002 आअसं.5999/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Rohde & Sehwarz India P. Ltd., A-27, First Floor, Mohan Corporate, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110044 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aaacr-3267-P बिाम Vs. Assessment Unit/Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 19(1), Cr Building, Ip Estate, New Delhi 110002 ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent

Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153

…reiterates the urgency that sets the tone for the interpretation of section 144C itself.” The Division Bench affirmed aforesaid findings of the Hon’ble Single Judge and further, after considering various decisions viz. Sultana Begum vs. Prem Chand Jain [1997] 1 SCC 373; CIT vs. Hindustan Bulk Carriers [2023] 126 Taxman 321/259 ITR 449; & Franklin Templeton Trustee Services (P.) Ltd. vs Amruta Garg 124 taxmann.com 326, held as under:- “23. Further, similar non-obstante clause is also used in section 144C(4) with a same limited purpose to imply, even though there might be a larger time limit under Section 153, onc…

Mitsui & Co India Private Limited, New Delhi vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 5951/DEL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Sanjay Awasthiआअसं.5461/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Pioneer India Electronics P. Ltd., Unit No. 3, 10Th Floor Ambience Corporate, Tower-Ii, Nh-8 Plot No. 3 Ambience Island, Gurugram, Haryana 122002 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aaecp-8368-H बिाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Circle 3(1), Gurgaon, Haryana 122001 आअसं.5951/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Mitsui & Co India P. Ltd., 4Th Floor, Worldmark 3, Asset 7, Aero City, Nh-8, New Delhi 110037 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aadcm-4488-J बिाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Circle 16(1), Cr Building, Delhi 110002 आअसं.5999/धिल्ली/2024(नि.व. 2021-22) Rohde & Sehwarz India P. Ltd., A-27, First Floor, Mohan Corporate, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110044 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aaacr-3267-P बिाम Vs. Assessment Unit/Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 19(1), Cr Building, Ip Estate, New Delhi 110002 ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent

Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153

…reiterates the urgency that sets the tone for the interpretation of section 144C itself.” The Division Bench affirmed aforesaid findings of the Hon’ble Single Judge and further, after considering various decisions viz. Sultana Begum vs. Prem Chand Jain [1997] 1 SCC 373; CIT vs. Hindustan Bulk Carriers [2023] 126 Taxman 321/259 ITR 449; & Franklin Templeton Trustee Services (P.) Ltd. vs Amruta Garg 124 taxmann.com 326, held as under:- “23. Further, similar non-obstante clause is also used in section 144C(4) with a same limited purpose to imply, even though there might be a larger time limit under Section 153, onc…