“Section 12(1)(ba)”
The decision most relied on for Section 12(1)(ba) is ITO v. Debendra and Rohini Memorial Trust (153 Taxmann.com 687), cited in 11 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 12(1)(ba)
A trust registered under section 12AA can avail the benefit of exemption under section 11 if its return of income is filed within the time allowed under section 139. Even if filed belatedly under section 139(4A) but before the last day of filing a belated return under section 139(5), it should be treated as due compliance with section 12A(1)(ba), entitling the assessee to exemption under section 11.
An assessee filing its income tax return within the time prescribed under Section 139(4) is eligible for the benefits of Sections 11 and 12, and these benefits cannot be denied by invoking Section 12A(1)(ba).