SedcoForexInternational Drill. Inc. v. CIT
10 SCC 165Reported decision2000#507 most cited
What is SedcoForexInternational Drill. Inc. v. CIT authority for?
Tax law applicable is that in force during the relevant assessment year, unless explicitly provided otherwise. An Explanation, even for 'removal of doubts', is not retrospective if it alters the law or has a specific prospective effective date, thus not affecting earlier assessment years.
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SedcoForexInternational Drill. Inc. v. CIT · 10 SCC 165 · assessment year · law in force · retrospective amendment · clarificatory explanation · Section 9(1)(ii) · removal of doubts · prospective application of law · statutory interpretation tax law · amendment effect on earlier years
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