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“indexed cost of acquisition”

Capital GainsSection 48Section 48674 judgments

The decision most relied on for indexed cost of acquisition is CIT v. Manjula J. Shah (355 ITR 474), cited in 113 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on indexed cost of acquisition

CIT v. Manjula J. Shah
355 ITR 474 · 2013 · High Court
113
citing judgments

For capital assets acquired by gift or will, the indexed cost of acquisition under Section 48 is computed with reference to the year the previous owner first held the asset. The period of holding for determining if an asset is long-term also includes the previous owner's holding period, as per Section 2(42A).

PCIT v. Vembu Vaidyanathan
108 Taxmann.com 339 · 2019 · Supreme Court
13
citing judgments

A Special Leave Petition filed by the Income Tax Department against a decision concerning the computation of capital gains or related issues was dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Karnataka State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. v. DCIT
76 Taxmann.com 360 · 2016 · ITAT
13
citing judgments

The expression 'any income' in Section 10(38) refers to long-term capital gains computed under Section 48, which includes the indexed cost of acquisition. This principle applies when computing book profits under Section 115JB.

Bharat Hari Singhania v. CWT
19 SOT 612 · 2008 · High Court
11
citing judgments

While the case involves a reference to "fresh tangible material", "valuation of shares", "going concern", and "indexed cost of acquisition", the provided passages do not clearly articulate the specific holding of Bharat Hari Singhania v. CWT.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. v. DCIT, 313 ITR (AT) 263 (SB)
110 ITD 59 · 2008 · ITAT
10
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer cannot improve his assessment by adopting a new theory during reassessment proceedings.

CIT v. Shri Hariram Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
325 ITR 136 · 2010 · High Court
10
citing judgments

Interest paid on loans taken for acquiring an asset is includible in the cost of acquisition for computing capital gains. This interest is also eligible for indexation benefit.

Judgments citing indexed cost of acquisition

ACIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Kct Papers Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, grounds raised by the revenue are dismissed

ITA 3380/DEL/2014[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi05 Dec 2025AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri S.Rifaur Rahman & Shri Anubhav Sharmaacit, Circle 5 (1) Vs. M/S. Kct Papers Limited, New Delhi. Thapar House, 124, Janpath, New Delhi – 110 001. (Pan : Aacck4937D) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Rohit Jain, Advocate Shri Deepesh Jain, Advocate Shri Tavish Verma, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Kailash Dan Ratnoo, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 10.09.2025 Date Of Order : 05.12.2025 O R D E R Per S.Rifaur Rahman: 1. This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-Viii, New Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Cit (A)] Dated 21.03.2014For Assessment Year 2008-09. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are, The Assessee Company Belongs To The Thapar Group Established By Late Lala Karam Chand Thapar. There Was A Family Settlement Between The Various Constituents Of The Karam Chand Thapar Family As A Result Of Which Revenue-Organization/Restructuring Of The Group Dated 27Th April, 2001. The Re April, 2001. The Re-Organization Of The Group Companies & Trusts Organization Of The Group Companies & Trusts Was Made Into Four Groups, As Under, Each Headed By The Sons Of Late Lala Was Made Into Four Groups, As Under, Each Headed By The Sons Of Late Lala Was Made Into Four Groups, As Under, Each Headed By The Sons Of Late Lala K.C. Thapar. The Family Tree Of Karam Chand T K.C. Thapar. The Family Tree Of Karam Chand Thapar Family Is Explained As Hapar Family Is Explained As Under In The Form Of A Diagrammatic Chart: Under In The Form Of A Diagrammatic Chart:

For Appellant: Shri Rohit Jain, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Kailash Dan Ratnoo, CIT DR
Section 391

total consideration of Rs.20,78,62,944/-. Thus, the assessee's 1I4th share of consideration was Rs.5,19,65,736/-. Indexed cost of acquisition of such rights was Rs.1,83,39,832/-. Accordingly, assessee has offered Rs. 3,36,25,904/- being its 1/4th share of Long term capital gains ... shares as on 1.04.1981 in respect of the shares acquired on or before the said date. The assessee has accordingly adopted the indexed cost of acquisition of such shares. 9. On the other hand, assessing officer has taken cost of acquisition of shares as cost to the previous owner

Rajesh Velji Rathod, Mumbai vs. ITO Ward 3(2), Mumbai

In the result, the Assessee’s appeal is allowed in the said terms

ITA 4620/MUM/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Nov 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhryassessment Year: 2011-12 Mr. Rajesh Velji Rathod, Ito Ward – 3(2), Datta Plus Computer, 2Nd Floor, Rani Mansion, Mahavir Shopping Centre, Vs. Murbad Road, Kalyan Kalyan (West) Maharashtra – 421 301 Maharashtra -421 301 Pan: Adkpr2430A (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Ajay R Singh, Ld. A.R Revenue By : Shri Nakul Agrawal, Ld. Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 09.10.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 21.11.2025 O R D E R Per : Narender Kumar Choudhry: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 06.06.2025, Impugned Herein, Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Addl/Jcit(A) (In Short Ld. Commissioner) U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’) For The A.Y. 2011-12. 2. Brief Facts Relevant For Adjudication Of The Instant Appeal Are That In The Instant Case, One Land/Property Was Sold Jointly By Various Sellers Including Assessee Herein Vide Sale Deed Dated 26.04.2010 On A Total Consideration Of Rs.2,19,00,000/- In Favour Of M/S. Priyanka Home Realties Pvt. Ltd., Whereas Market Value Of The Property Was Rs.2,79,68,500/- As Per Stamp Duty Valuation Authority. Though The Assessee Has Filed Its Return Of Income, However, According To The Assessing Officer (Ao) Did Not Disclose This Transaction In The Itr & Therefore The Ao Asked The Assessee To Explain “As To Why The Long Term Capital Gain (Ltcg) From Sale Of Land Has Not Been Offered To Tax”.

For Appellant: Shri Ajay R Singh, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Nakul Agrawal, Ld. Sr. D.R
Section 250Section 54F

Mtrs. (1,29,990 *10.16%) [Valuation report and as per AO] FMV as on 01/04/1981 Rs.2,31,123/-(13,207*17.50) Note3: Indexed Cost of Acquisition Indexed cost (Rs.2,31,123*711/100) = Rs. 16,43,285/- Note 4: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………. Note - 5: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………. 5 Mr. Rajesh Velji Rathod Note - 6: F. Y. COST