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Business ExpensesSection 35(2AB)Section 35(2AB)486 judgments

The decision most relied on for weighted deduction is CIT v. Claris Lifesciences Ltd. (326 ITR 251), cited in 196 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on weighted deduction

CIT v. Claris Lifesciences Ltd.
326 ITR 251 · 2010 · High Court
196
citing judgments

If approval from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) for an in-house R&D centre is granted during the previous year, the assessee is entitled to claim weighted deduction under section 35(2AB) for the entire expenditure incurred during that year.

CIT v. Microlabs Ltd.
383 ITR 490 · 2016 · High Court
175
citing judgments

If an assessee possesses interest-free funds exceeding investments in tax-free securities, it is presumed that investments are made from these own funds, precluding disallowance of interest expenditure under Section 14A read with Rule 8D(2)(ii). Additionally, weighted deduction under Section 35(2AB) is computed on the gross expenditure incurred, not net expenditure after reducing income earned.

CIT v. Sadan Vikas (India) Ltd.
335 ITR 117 · 2011 · High Court
112
citing judgments

Weighted deduction under Section 35(2AB) is allowable for R&D expenditure incurred even if the approval from the DSIR is granted in a subsequent assessment year, provided the application for approval was made in time. The assessee is entitled to the deduction if the approval is based on verification of details submitted.

PCIT v. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
397 ITR 681 · 2017 · High Court
84
citing judgments

For claiming weighted deduction under section 35(2AB), the existence of recognition for a Research and Development (R&D) Centre is relevant, not necessarily the date of approval or recognition.

Cummins India Ltd. v. DCIT
96 Taxmann.com 576 · 2018 · ITAT
67
citing judgments

The weighted deduction for scientific research expenditure under Section 35(2AB) is allowable, clarifying that the requirement for the prescribed authority to approve or quantify the expenditure from year to year became effective only from April 1, 2016, through amendments to Rule 6(7A)(b).

CIT v. Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
31 Taxmann.com 300 · 2013 · High Court
65
citing judgments

Section 35(2AB), an incentive provision, allows weighted deduction for expenditure 'on in-house research or development facility' even if related activities like clinical trials are conducted externally, provided they are for the in-house research. This requires a liberal interpretation of the provision.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. v. Pr.CIT
162 ITD 484 · 2017 · ITAT
47
citing judgments

The approval of an in-house R&D centre through Form 3CM is the primary document for claiming weighted deduction under Section 35(2AB) for scientific research expenditure. The case clarifies the significance of this form and the role of the prescribed authority (DSIR) in the approval process.

Tejas Network Ltd. v. DCIT
60 Taxmann.com 309 · 2015 · High Court
41
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer cannot question the correctness of the certificate issued by the prescribed authority for claiming weighted deduction under section 35(2AB) for scientific research expenditure. The deduction is limited to the amount approved and certified by the competent authority.

Judgments citing weighted deduction

Deepak Novochem Technologies Ltd, Mumbai vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-8(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed partly for statistical purposes

ITA 2561/MUM/2023[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Nov 2023AY 2017-2018

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Shri Rahul Chaudhary () Ita Nos. 2558 To 2562/Mum/2023 Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 Deepak Novochem The Acit, Cc-8(1), Technologies Ltd., Aayakar Bhavan, Room No. Vs. 515, 5Th Floor, Citi Point, Boat 656, 6Th Floor, M.K. Road, Club Road, Pune City, Mumbai-400020. Pune-411 001. Pan No. Aaccd 5796 K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Mr. H.P. Mahajani Revenue By : Mrs. Sanyogita Nagpal, Cit-Dr : Date Of Hearing 16/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 28/11/2023

For Appellant: Mr. H.P. MahajaniFor Respondent: Mrs. Sanyogita Nagpal, CIT-DR
Section 35

Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals), ("CIT(A)) and the Ld. tax (Appeals), ("CIT(A)) and the Ld. Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under section 35(2AB) of the Income ... only, as against the Appellant's claim for s. 59,38,000 only, as against the Appellant's claim for weighted deduction with reference to expenditure of Rs. 62,17,380, weighted deduction with reference to expenditure of Rs. 62,17,380, weighted deduction with reference to expenditure

Deepak Novochem Technologies Ltd, Mumbai vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-8(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed partly for statistical purposes

ITA 2560/MUM/2023[2016-2017]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Nov 2023AY 2016-2017

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Shri Rahul Chaudhary () Ita Nos. 2558 To 2562/Mum/2023 Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 Deepak Novochem The Acit, Cc-8(1), Technologies Ltd., Aayakar Bhavan, Room No. Vs. 515, 5Th Floor, Citi Point, Boat 656, 6Th Floor, M.K. Road, Club Road, Pune City, Mumbai-400020. Pune-411 001. Pan No. Aaccd 5796 K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Mr. H.P. Mahajani Revenue By : Mrs. Sanyogita Nagpal, Cit-Dr : Date Of Hearing 16/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 28/11/2023

For Appellant: Mr. H.P. MahajaniFor Respondent: Mrs. Sanyogita Nagpal, CIT-DR
Section 35

Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals), ("CIT(A)) and the Ld. tax (Appeals), ("CIT(A)) and the Ld. Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under section 35(2AB) of the Income ... only, as against the Appellant's claim for s. 59,38,000 only, as against the Appellant's claim for weighted deduction with reference to expenditure of Rs. 62,17,380, weighted deduction with reference to expenditure of Rs. 62,17,380, weighted deduction with reference to expenditure

Deepak Novochem Technologies Ltd, Mumbai vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax-Central Circle-8(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed partly for statistical purposes

ITA 2559/MUM/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Nov 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Shri Rahul Chaudhary () Ita Nos. 2558 To 2562/Mum/2023 Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 Deepak Novochem The Acit, Cc-8(1), Technologies Ltd., Aayakar Bhavan, Room No. Vs. 515, 5Th Floor, Citi Point, Boat 656, 6Th Floor, M.K. Road, Club Road, Pune City, Mumbai-400020. Pune-411 001. Pan No. Aaccd 5796 K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Mr. H.P. Mahajani Revenue By : Mrs. Sanyogita Nagpal, Cit-Dr : Date Of Hearing 16/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 28/11/2023

For Appellant: Mr. H.P. MahajaniFor Respondent: Mrs. Sanyogita Nagpal, CIT-DR
Section 35

Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals), ("CIT(A)) and the Ld. tax (Appeals), ("CIT(A)) and the Ld. Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under section 35(2AB) of the Income ... only, as against the Appellant's claim for s. 59,38,000 only, as against the Appellant's claim for weighted deduction with reference to expenditure of Rs. 62,17,380, weighted deduction with reference to expenditure of Rs. 62,17,380, weighted deduction with reference to expenditure

Deepak Novochem Technologies Ltd, Mumbai vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-8(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed partly for statistical purposes

ITA 2558/MUM/2023[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Nov 2023AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Shri Rahul Chaudhary () Ita Nos. 2558 To 2562/Mum/2023 Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 Deepak Novochem The Acit, Cc-8(1), Technologies Ltd., Aayakar Bhavan, Room No. Vs. 515, 5Th Floor, Citi Point, Boat 656, 6Th Floor, M.K. Road, Club Road, Pune City, Mumbai-400020. Pune-411 001. Pan No. Aaccd 5796 K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Mr. H.P. Mahajani Revenue By : Mrs. Sanyogita Nagpal, Cit-Dr : Date Of Hearing 16/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 28/11/2023

For Appellant: Mr. H.P. MahajaniFor Respondent: Mrs. Sanyogita Nagpal, CIT-DR
Section 35

Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals), ("CIT(A)) and the Ld. tax (Appeals), ("CIT(A)) and the Ld. Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under Assessing Officer ('AO') erred in allowing weighted deduction under section 35(2AB) of the Income ... only, as against the Appellant's claim for s. 59,38,000 only, as against the Appellant's claim for weighted deduction with reference to expenditure of Rs. 62,17,380, weighted deduction with reference to expenditure of Rs. 62,17,380, weighted deduction with reference to expenditure