(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

Jubilant Pharmova Limited, Uttar Pradesh vs. DCIT/ACIT (Central), Moradabad

In the result, all two appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 5713/DEL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Shrivikas Awasthy & Shrisanjay Awasthiआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.1970/Del/2022 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19 बनाम Jubilant Pharmova Ltd., Acit-1, Plot-1A, Sector-16A, District G.B. Vs. Moradabad-New, Nagar, Noida,Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh. Pan No.Aabcv0200H अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.5713/Del/2024 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 बनाम Jubilant Pharmova Ltd., Dcit/Acit (Central), Bhartiagram Gajraula, Vs. Income Tax Department, Plot-1A, Sector-16A,District G.B. Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Nagar, Noida,Uttar Pradesh. Pan No.Aabcv0200H अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 92C

…, 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, once…

Pioneer India Electronics Private Limited, Gurgaon vs. DCIT, Circle 3(1), Gurgaon/ Assessment Unit/Income Tax Department, Gurgaon

In the result, appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 5461/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…

Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Private Limited, Delhi vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 19(1), Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessees are allowed

ITA 4421/DEL/2024[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2020-2021

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahayrenew Wind Energy (Shivpur) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited, 138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikaji Cama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4810H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited,138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikajicama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4553H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Kashish Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 27/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

…uch directions. The section and the sub-section have to be read as a whole with connected provisions to decipher the meaning and intentions. At this juncture it would be useful to refer to the following decisions: (i) Sultana Begum v. Prem Chand Jain, (1997) 1 SCC 373 at page 381: 21 “11. The statute has to be read as a whole to find out the real intention of the legislature. 12. In Canada Sugar Refining Co. v. R. [1898 AC 735 : 67 LJPC 126] , Lord Davy observed: “Every clause of a statute should be construed with reference to the context and other clauses of the Act, so as, as far as possible, to make a consist…

Jubilant Foodworks Limited, Noida vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Noida

In the result, all two appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 4339/DEL/2024[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2020-2021

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Sanjay Awasthiआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4339/Del/2024 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2020-21 बनाम Jubilant Foodworks Limited, Deputy Commissioner Of Plot No.1A, Sector-16A, Noida,Gautam Vs. Income Tax, Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Circle-5(1)(1), Noida, Pan No.Aabcd1821C Uttar Pradesh. अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.5712/Del/2024 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 बनाम Jubilant Foodworks Limited, Assistant Commissioner Of Plot No.1A, Sector-16A, Noida, Vs. Income Tax, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Circle 5(1)(1), Noida, Pan No.Aabcd1821C Uttar Pradesh. अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 92C

…, 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, once…

Renew Wind Energy (Shivpur) Private Limited, Delhi vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 19(1), Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessees are allowed

ITA 4238/DEL/2024[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2020-2021

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahayrenew Wind Energy (Shivpur) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited, 138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikaji Cama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4810H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited,138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikajicama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4553H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Kashish Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 27/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

…uch directions. The section and the sub-section have to be read as a whole with connected provisions to decipher the meaning and intentions. At this juncture it would be useful to refer to the following decisions: (i) Sultana Begum v. Prem Chand Jain, (1997) 1 SCC 373 at page 381: 21 “11. The statute has to be read as a whole to find out the real intention of the legislature. 12. In Canada Sugar Refining Co. v. R. [1898 AC 735 : 67 LJPC 126] , Lord Davy observed: “Every clause of a statute should be construed with reference to the context and other clauses of the Act, so as, as far as possible, to make a consist…

Johnson Matthey India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi vs. ACIT Circle 13(1), New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessees are allowed

ITA 3953/DEL/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaljohnson Matthey India P. Ltd. Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of C/O. Luthra & Luthra Law Income Tax, Circle 13(2) Office India, 103, Ashoka Estate, Spm Civic Centre, New Delhi Barakhamba Road, New Delhi Pan: Aaacj2919A Appellant Respondent Johnson Matthey India P. Ltd. Vs National Faceless Appeal 5Th Floor, C/O Regus Business Centre, Income Tax Center, Gurgaon, Road, South Department West Delhi Pan: Aaacj2919A Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Sumit Mangal, Adv, Ms. Radhika Sharma, Adv& Ms. Soumya Pandey, Adv Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 22/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

…uch directions. The section and the sub-section have to be read as a whole with connected provisions to decipher the meaning and intentions. At this juncture it would be useful to refer to the following decisions: (i) Sultana Begum v. Prem Chand Jain, (1997) 1 SCC 373 at page 381: 21 “11. The statute has to be read as a whole to find out the real intention of the legislature. 12. In Canada Sugar Refining Co. v. R. [1898 AC 735 : 67 LJPC 126] , Lord Davy observed: “Every clause of a statute should be construed with reference to the context and other clauses of the Act, so as, as far as possible, to make a consist…

Jubilant Pharmova Ltd, Noida vs. ACIT-1Moradabad New, Utter Pradesh

In the result, all two appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1970/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shrivikas Awasthy & Shrisanjay Awasthiआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.1970/Del/2022 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19 बनाम Jubilant Pharmova Ltd., Acit-1, Plot-1A, Sector-16A, District G.B. Vs. Moradabad-New, Nagar, Noida,Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh. Pan No.Aabcv0200H अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.5713/Del/2024 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 बनाम Jubilant Pharmova Ltd., Dcit/Acit (Central), Bhartiagram Gajraula, Vs. Income Tax Department, Plot-1A, Sector-16A,District G.B. Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Nagar, Noida,Uttar Pradesh. Pan No.Aabcv0200H अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 92C

…, 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, once…