(i) Sultana Begum v. Prem Chand Jain

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Oracle India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaloracle India Private Limited Vs Addl. Cit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon Range-13 Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, New Delhi Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Oracle India Private Limited Vs Dcit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Circle-19(1) Salconrasvilas, D-1, District New Delhi Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Dcit Vs Oracle India Private Limited Circle-19(1) F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon New Delhi Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Naveen Dhamija, Ca, Sh. Vishal Aggarwal, Ca& Sh. Rinku Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 22/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 28/01/2026

…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 Oracal India Vs. Addl. CIT “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…

M/S. Oracle India Private Limited, New Delhi vs. Addl.CIT, New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee in ITA No

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaloracle India Private Limited Vs Addl. Cit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon Range-13 Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, New Delhi Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Oracle India Private Limited Vs Dcit F-01/02, 1St Floor, Circle-19(1) Salconrasvilas, D-1, District New Delhi Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Dcit Vs Oracle India Private Limited Circle-19(1) F-01/02, 1St Floor, Salcon New Delhi Rasvilas, D-1, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi Pan: Aaaco0158L Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Naveen Dhamija, Ca, Sh. Vishal Aggarwal, Ca& Sh. Rinku Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 22/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 28/01/2026

…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 Oracal India Vs. Addl. CIT “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…

Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Lt.D, Gurgoan vs. DCIT, Circle-1, Gurgaon

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S & Shri Manish Agarwal

…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…

Athena Hisar Solar Power Private Limited, New Delhi vs. DCIT Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department, Delhi

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S & Shri Manish Agarwal[Assessment Year : 2021-22] Athena Hisar Solar Power Pvt. Vs Dcit, Assessment Unit, Ltd., J5/132, Rajouri Garden, Civic Centre, E-2, Delhi-110027 Delhi Pan-Aaoca5969P Appellant Respondent Assessee By Shri Salil Kapoor Adv. & Ms. Ananya Kapoor, Adv Revenue By Shri S.K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 19.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 27.01.2026 Order Per Manish Agarwal, Am : The Captioned Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Challenging The Final Assessment Order Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) R.W.S. 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“The Act”] Dated 26.09.2024 Pertaining To The Assessment Year 2021-22. 2. The Assessee Raised Ground No. 2 Contending That The Final Assessment Order Dated 26.09.2024 Passed By The A.O. Is Time Barred By Limitation & Is Bad In Law, As It Has Been Passed Beyond The Time Frame Prescribed Under Section 153(1) Read With Section 153(4) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 ('Act' For Short). The Ld. Assessee'S Representative Relying On The Ratio Laid Down By The Hon'Ble High Court Of Madras In The Case Of Commissioner Of Income-Tax Vs. Athena Hisar Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. Vs Dcit Roca Bathroom Products (P.) Ltd. [2022] 445 537 (Madras) & Also Plethora Of Orders Passed By The Co-Ordinate Bench Of The Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench Sought For Allowing The Ground No. 2 Of The Assessee.

…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., Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle-13(1), Delhi

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S & Shri Manish Agarwal[Assessment Year : 2021-22] Johnson Matthey India Pvt. Vs. Dcit, Ltd., 5Th Floor, C/O Regus Circle-13(1) Business Center, Gurgaon C.R. Building, Delhi Road, South West Delhi- 110037. Pan-Aaacj2919A Appellant Respondent Assessee By Shri Sumit Mangal, Adv. Ms. Radhika Sharma, Adv. Ms. Soumya Pandey, Adv. Revenue By Shri S.K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 22.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 27.01.2026 Order Per Manish Agarwal, Am : The Captioned Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Challenging The Final Assessment Order Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) R.W.S. 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“The Act”] Dated 23.10.2024 Pertaining To The Assessment Year 2021-22. 2. During The Course Of Hearing The Bench Has Asked The Assessee To File Specific Ground Of Appeal No.2 As Against General Ground Of Appeal No. 2 Taken. In Compliance, Assessee Vide Application Dt. 12.03.2025 Filed Under Rule 11 Of The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Rules, 1963 Raised Additional Ground Of Appeal Under. The Additional Ground Of Appeal Taken Reads As Under: Johnson Matthey India Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Dcit

…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…

Dora Medical Trading (India) Private Limited, Delhi vs. Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S & Shri Manish Agarwal

…such 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 consisten…

Haskoningdhv Consulting Private Limited, Delhi vs. ACIT, Circle-10(1), Delhi

In the result, ITA No.1040/Del/2021 (Honda Cars India Ltd

Bench: Shrivikas Awasthy & Shrisanjay Awasthiआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.6120/Del/2024 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 बनाम Haskoningdhv Consulting Private Limited Acit, Office No.204, 2Nd Floor, Rs Tower, Plot No. B Vs. Circle-10(1), 358A, New Ashok Nagar No.1267, Room No.389 A, 3Rd Floor, C.R. Building, Vasundhara Enclave, East Delhi. Pan No.Aaacm8966G Delhi. अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

…e context of that specific sub- section and once again, reiterates the urgency that sets the tone for the interpretation of section 144C itself.” 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…

Coca-Cola India Inc. - India Branch Office, Gurugram, Haryana vs. Assistant Or Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation, Gurugram, Haryana

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

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Sanjay Awasthiआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.5223/Del/2010 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2004-05 बनाम Coca Cola India Inc., Ddit Enkay Tower, Udyog Vihar, Vs. International Taxation, Phase-V, Gurgaon. Circle 3(2), New Delhi. Pan No.Aaacc2638K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.5031/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2014-15 बनाम Coca Cola India Inc., Dcit India Branch Office, Vs. International Taxation, 17Th Floor, One Horizon Centre, Circle, Gurgaon. Dlf Golf Course Road, Dlf Phase-V, Sector-43, Gurgaon, Haryana. Pan No.Aaacc2638K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.431/Del/2021 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2016-17 बनाम Coca Cola India Inc., Acit India Branch Office, Vs. International Taxation, 17Th Floor, One Horizon Centre, Circle, Gurgaon. Dlf Golf Course Road, Dlf Phase-V, Sector-43, Gurgaon, Haryana. Pan No.Aaacc2638K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.503/Del/2022 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 बनाम Coca Cola India Inc., Acit India Branch Office, Vs. International Taxation, 17Th Floor, One Horizon Centre, Circle, Gurgaon. Dlf Golf Course Road, Dlf Phase-V, Sector-43, Gurgaon, Haryana. Pan No.Aaacc2638K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

…, 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:- COCA COLA INDIA INC. “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…

Avaya India Private Limited, Mumbai vs. Assessing Officer, NFAC, Not Available

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwal

…such 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, far as possible, to make a consistent…

Genpact India Private Limited, Delhi vs. ACIT, OSD Range-10, Delhi

In the result, appeals of the Assessee are allowed

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalgenpact India Private Limited Vs Assessment Unit, Income 12A, Ground Floor,K Prakash Tax Department, 2Nd Floor, Deep Building 7 Tolstoy Marg, E-Ramp, Jawaharlal Nehru Baroda House, S.O. Baroda Stadium, New Delhi House, Delhi Pan: Aabce4461B Appellant Respondent Genpact India Private Limited Vs Assistant Commissioner Of 12A, Ground Floor, Prakash Income Tax (Osd), Range-10 Deep Building 7 Tolstoy Marg, Central Revenue Building, Baroda House, S.O. Baroda Ito, New Delhi-110002 House, Delhi Pan: Aabce4461B Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Sachit Jolly, Sr. Adv (Virtual) &Ms.Vyushtirawat, Adv Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 21/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 23/01/2026

…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 consis…

Dnata International Private Limited, Haryana vs. DCIT, Circle 1(1), Gurgaon Or Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department, Gurgaon

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaldnata International Private Vs Deputy Commissioner Of Limited. Ground Floor, R1, R2, Income Tax, Circle 1(1), Park Centra, Sector-30, Nh-8, Gurgaon Or Assessment Unit, Gurgaon, Haryana Income Tax Department, Pan: Aadcd7460P Gurgaon, Haryana Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Nikhil Tiwari, Adv (Virtual) Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 20/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 23/01/2026

…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. 16 Dnata International Pvt. Ltd. Vs. DCIT 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,…

Signify Innovations India Limited, Haryana vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 3(1), Haryana

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalsignify Innovations India Limited Vs Deputy Commissioner Of 9B, 9Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, Income Tax, Circle 3(1), Range Dlf Qe, S.O. Gurgaon, Haryana Code 107, Income Tax Officer, Pan: Aaicp0987G Shankar Chowk, Phase V, Udyogvihar, Sector 19, Gurugram, Haryana Appellant Respondent Assessee By Ms. Reema Grewal, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 20/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 23/01/2026

…on have to be read as a whole with connected 16 Signify Innovations India Ltd. vs. DCIT 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…