Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd. v. CIT

300 ITR 251Supreme Court of India2008#3262 most cited

What is Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd. v. CIT authority for?

Adjustments to book profits under section 115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, are restricted to those explicitly provided in Explanation 1 to section 115JB(2). The Assessing Officer lacks the jurisdiction to make adjustments beyond those specified in the Explanation, even if related to depreciation or other disallowances.

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Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd. v. CIT · 300 ITR 251 · section 115JB · book profits · Explanation 1 to section 115JB(2) · adjustments to book profits · Assessing Officer jurisdiction · depreciation · Companies Act · IT Rules

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INNOVATIVE TEXTILES LIMITED,DELHI vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-10(1), NEW DELHI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1160/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi24 Sept 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S.Innovative Textiles Limited, Vs. Dcit, Circle 10(1), 81, Vighyan Vihar, New Delhi. Delhi – 110 092. (Pan : Aaaci0473J) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Gautam Jain, Advocate Revenue By : Shri S.K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 05.08.2025 Date Of Order : 24.09.2025 O R D E R Per S.Rifaur Rahman: 1. This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against Assessment Order Dated 26.03.2022 Passed By The Income Tax Department/National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi U/S 143(3) Read With Section 144C(13)/144B Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (For Short ‘The Act”) For Assessment Year 2017-18 Pursuant To The Directions Of The Dispute Resolution Panel U/S 144C(5) Of The Act Raising Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. That The Orders Of The Learned Lower Tax Authorities Is/Are Contrary To The Law & Facts Of The Case.

For Appellant: Shri Gautam Jain, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S.K. Jadhav, CIT DR
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 144BSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 234ASection 270A

…upon the following decisions to contend that except for adjustments provided in Explanation I section 115JB(2) of the Act, no other adjustment can be made to book profits under section 115JB of the Act :- i. Apollo Tyres 255 ITR 273 (SC) ii. Malayalam Manorma 300 ITR 251 (SC) iii. DCIT v. Bisleri Sales Ltd. 151 TT] 285 (Mum) (IT AT) 35. The Ld. Sr. DR on the other hand supported the order of the AO on the strength of the decision of the Special Bench of the Tribunal in the case of Rain Commodities v. DCIT: 92010) 40 SOT 265. 36. We have considered the rival submissions and perused the material on record. It is se…

OM LAMCOAT PVT LTD,MORBI vs. THE ACIT, CENTRA CIRCLE-1, RAJKOT, RAJKOT

In the result, both appeals filed by the assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 287/RJT/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot11 Sept 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं/.Ita No. 286 & 287/Rjt/2022 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2016-17 & 2019-20) (Hybrid Hearing) बनाम M/S. Om Lamcoat Pvt. Ltd. The Acit, 8-A, Kandla National Highway, Vs. Central Circle -1, Opp. Dadashri Nagar, At. Morbi – Aayakar Bhavan, Amruta 363642 Estate, M. G. Road, Rajkot – 360001 "थायीलेखासं/.जीआइआरसं/.Pan No. : Aabco8163G (अपीलाथ"/Assessee) .. (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ld. Ar राज"व क" ओर से/Revenue By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. (Dr) सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 16/06/2025 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 11/09/2025

For Appellant: Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. (DR)
Section 132Section 139Section 153CSection 250

…he Explanation to the said section. To put it differently, the AO does not have jurisdiction to go behind the net profit shown in the P&L account except to the extent provided in the Explanation to section 115J. In the case of Malyala Manorama Co. Ltd. [2008] 300 ITR 251 (SC), the AO observed that the depreciation debited in the P&L account as per the IT Rules was not admissible and the company should have debited depreciation as per the provisions of the Companies Act. Thus, the issue of scrutiny of P&L account prepared by the Company is still wide open. Therefore, the assessee's claim regarding not altering the…

OM LAMCOAT PVT LTD,MORBI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, RAJKOT, RAJKOT

In the result, both appeals filed by the assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 286/RJT/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot11 Sept 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं/.Ita No. 286 & 287/Rjt/2022 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2016-17 & 2019-20) (Hybrid Hearing) बनाम M/S. Om Lamcoat Pvt. Ltd. The Acit, 8-A, Kandla National Highway, Vs. Central Circle -1, Opp. Dadashri Nagar, At. Morbi – Aayakar Bhavan, Amruta 363642 Estate, M. G. Road, Rajkot – 360001 "थायीलेखासं/.जीआइआरसं/.Pan No. : Aabco8163G (अपीलाथ"/Assessee) .. (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ld. Ar राज"व क" ओर से/Revenue By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. (Dr) सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 16/06/2025 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 11/09/2025

For Appellant: Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. (DR)
Section 132Section 139Section 153CSection 250

…he Explanation to the said section. To put it differently, the AO does not have jurisdiction to go behind the net profit shown in the P&L account except to the extent provided in the Explanation to section 115J. In the case of Malyala Manorama Co. Ltd. [2008] 300 ITR 251 (SC), the AO observed that the depreciation debited in the P&L account as per the IT Rules was not admissible and the company should have debited depreciation as per the provisions of the Companies Act. Thus, the issue of scrutiny of P&L account prepared by the Company is still wide open. Therefore, the assessee's claim regarding not altering the…

DCIT 5(3)(1), MUMBAI vs. M/S SERCO BPO PVT. LTD., MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed and the CO filed by the assessee is dismissed as infructuous

ITA 2354/MUM/2022[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Feb 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant & Shir Pavan Kumar Gadaledcit – 5(3)(1) Vs. M/S Serco Bpo Pvt Room No. 573, Ltd.(As Successor Of Aayakar Bhavan, Intelnet Global Service Mumbai – 400 020. Pvtltd),Teleperformance Tower, Plot Cst No. 1406-A/28, Mindspace, Goregaon (W), Mumbai -400104. Pan/Gir No. : Aabcv2572L Appellant .. Respondent Co No. 136/Mum/2022 [Arising Out Of 2354/Mum/2022] (A.Y: 2009-10) Teleperformance Global Vs. Dcit – 5(3)(1) Service Pvt Ltd(Earlier Room No. 573, Serco Bpo Pvt Ltd), Aayakar Bhavan, Teleperformance Tower, Mumbai – 400020. Plot Cst No. 1406-A/28, Mindspace, Goregaon(W) Mumbai- 400104. Pan/Gir No. : Aabcv2572L Appellant .. Respondent

Section 115JSection 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 68

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “G” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI OM PRAKASH KANT, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER & SHIR PAVAN KUMAR GADALE, JUDICIAL MEMBER DCIT – 5(3)(1) Vs. M/s Serco BPO Pvt Room No. 573, Ltd.(as successor of Aayakar Bhavan, Intelnet Global Service Mumbai – 400 020. PvtLtd),Teleperformance Tower, Plot CST No. 1406-A/28, Mindspace, Goregaon (W), Mumbai -400104. PAN/GIR No. : AABCV2572L Appellant .. Respondent CO No. 136/Mum/2022 [Arising out of 2354/Mum/2022] (A.Y: 2009-10) Teleperformance Global Vs. DCIT – 5(3)(1) Service Pvt Ltd(earlier Room No. 573, Serco Bpo Pvt Ltd), Aayakar Bhavan, Teleperformance…

DY CIT CC 7 (2), MUMBAI vs. M/S MAN GLOBAL LTD., MUMBAI

In the result, all the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed and cross objections of the assessee in CO Nos

ITA 7440/MUM/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 Nov 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Sri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Sri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर आयकर अपील आयकर आयकर अपील अपील संसंसंसं./ Ita No. 7440/Mum/2019 अपील (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year 2011-12) आयकर आयकर अपील आयकर आयकर अपील अपील संसंसंसं./ Ita No. 7533/Mum/2019 अपील (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year 2012-13) आयकर आयकर अपील आयकर आयकर अपील अपील संसंसंसं./ Ita No. 7534/Mum/2019 अपील (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year 2013-14) आयकर अपील आयकर अपील संसंसंसं./ Ita No. 7535/Mum/2019 आयकर आयकर अपील अपील (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year 2014-15) आयकर आयकर अपील आयकर आयकर अपील अपील संसंसंसं./ Ita No. 7536/Mum/2019 अपील (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year 2015-16)

…अिधकरण “B” "यायपीठ "यायपीठ "यायपीठ मुंबई "यायपीठ मुंबई म"। म"। म"। म"। आयकर आयकर अपीलीय आयकर आयकर अपीलीय अपीलीय अिधकरण अपीलीय अिधकरण अिधकरण मुंबई मुंबई IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH, MUMBAI "ी राजेश कुमार लेखा सद" एवं "ी अमरजीत िसंह, "ाियक सद" सम" । BEFORE SRI RAJESH KUMAR, AM AND SRI AMARJIT SINGH, JM आयकर आयकर अपील आयकर आयकर अपील अपील संसंसंसं./ ITA No. 7440/Mum/2019 अपील (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year 2011-12) आयकर आयकर अपील आयकर आयकर अपील अपील संसंसंसं./ ITA No. 7533/Mum/2019 अपील (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year 2012-13) आयकर आयकर अपील आयकर आयकर अपील अपील संसंसंसं./ ITA No. 7534/Mum/2019 अपी…

BILAKHIA HOLDINGS PVT. LTD.,VAPI vs. THE ACIT.,VAPI CIRCLE, VAPI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for assessment year 2010-11

ITA 795/AHD/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Surat04 Feb 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Sandeep Gosain & Shri O.P.Meena, Accoutant Member आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.507/Ahd/2013: िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2008-09 आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A.No.1415Ahd/2015: िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2009-10 आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.1416/Ahd/2015:िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2010-11 आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.795/Ahd/2016: िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2011-12 M/S. Bialkhia Holdings Pvt. Vs. Addl.Cit Range - Vapi / Ltd., Bilakhia House, Assistant Commissioner Of Muktanand Marg, Chala Income Tax Vapi Circle Vapi, Vapi, Gujarat. Shivam Commercial Complex, [Pan: Aadcs 4420 J] National Highway No.8, Vapi. अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 144C

…he Assessing Officer could not re-compute the profit and loss account by excluding the provisions made for arrears or depreciation. The decision of the Apex Court has been followed in the following other decisions:- a. Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd vs. CIT [2008] 300 ITR 251 (SC) b. CIT vs. HCL Comnet Systems and Services Ltd [2008] 305 ITR 409 (SC), c. CIT-I Vs. Vijayashree Finance and Investment Co. Pvt. Ltd 2 DTR 38 [216 CTR (Madra) 191] d. CIT Vs. Rubamin P. Ltd [2009] 312 ITR 18 (Guj) e. CIT Vs. Kovai Maruthi Paper and Board P. Ltd [2007] 294 57 (Mad) f. CIT Vs. Adbhut Trading Co. P. Ltd [2011] 338 ITR 94 (Bom),…

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