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The decision most relied on for doctrine of mutuality is Bangalore Club v. CIT (350 ITR 509), cited in 247 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on doctrine of mutuality

Bangalore Club v. CIT
350 ITR 509 · 2013 · Supreme Court
247
citing judgments

The Supreme Court affirmed the doctrine of mutuality, holding that contributions received from and returned to members for a common purpose do not constitute taxable profits. However, income from transactions with non-members or interest earned from investments in external entities (like cooperative banks) may break the mutuality chain and be taxable under Section 56, falling outside the scope of Section 80P deductions.

CIT v. Bankipur Club Ltd.
226 ITR 97 · 1997 · Supreme Court
125
citing judgments

The doctrine of mutuality applies only when there is complete identity between the contributors to a common fund and the participants in its surplus. Income received from non-members or distinct classes of members who do not share this identity is not covered by mutuality and is taxable.

Chelmsford Club v. CIT
243 ITR 89 · 2000 · Supreme Court
100
citing judgments

Income arising from mutual activities carried out by clubs or associations solely among their members is not assessable for income tax, as it does not constitute income from a trade or business due to the principle of mutuality.

CIT v. Ace Multi Axes Systems Ltd.
88 Taxmann.com 69 · 2017 · Supreme Court
61
citing judgments

Each assessment year constitutes a separate unit of assessment under the Income-tax Act, and findings or decisions for one assessment year do not operate as res judicata for subsequent assessment years.

CIT v. Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd.
24 ITR 551 · 1953 · Supreme Court
32
citing judgments

A mutual concern may be held to carry on a business or trade with its members, even if the surplus from such trade is not considered income or profit. The court adopted a stricter approach in applying the principle of mutuality, emphasizing the identity of contributors and recipients.

Sind Co-operative Housing Society v. ITO
317 ITR 47 · 2009 · High Court
32
citing judgments

The doctrine of mutuality applies to co-operative societies, preventing income derived from members from being taxed as income from other sources. The court affirmed that the principle of mutuality, as accepted by the jurisdictional High Court, should be followed.

CIT v. Common Effluent Treatment Plant (Thane Belapur) Association
328 ITR 362 · 2010 · High Court
25
citing judgments

Interest earned by an association from surplus funds deposited with non-members is taxable and does not fall under the principle of mutuality.

CIT v. Delhi Gymkhana Club Limited
339 ITR 525 · 2011 · Reported
21
citing judgments

The doctrine of mutuality is applicable to interest earned on fixed deposits, provided the interest is used for the maintenance and welfare of members. However, some later judgments have dissented from this view, holding that such interest is taxable.

Judgments citing doctrine of mutuality

Junior Chamber International India, Andheri, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer (Exemptions) - 1(4), Mumbai, Mtnl Building, Pedder Road

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

ITA 2454/MUM/2023[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai20 Mar 2024AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhita Nos. 2448,2450,2451, 2452 & 2454/Mum/2023 (A.Ys. 2012-13 To 2016-17) Junior Chamber Vs. Income Tax Officer International India (Exemption)-1(4) 506, Windfall Sahar Plaza, 6Th Floor, Mtnl Tel. Ex. J.B. Nagar Near Chakala Building, Cumballa Hills, Metro Station, Andheri Pedder Road, Maharashtra – 400059 Maharashtra - 400026 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No:Aaati1215P Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Ms. Chaitee Londhe & Ms. Pallavi Limye Respondent By : Ankush Kapoor Date Of Hearing 18.03.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 20.03.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench: All These 5 Appeals For Ays 2012-13 To 2016-17 Are Directed The Different Orders Of Ld. Cit(A) Passed U/S 250 Of The Act. Since, All These Appeals Are Based On Similar Issue & Identical Facts, Therefore, For The Sake Of Convenience All These Appeals Are Adjudicated Together By Taking

For Appellant: Ms. Chaitee Londhe &For Respondent: Ankush Kapoor
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 2(15)Section 250

assessing officer was of the view that the assessee was a mutual association and not a charitable one, therefore, he has applied the doctrine of mutuality and treated the assessee’s receipt from non- members and other sources such as interest income, sponsor ship and royalty etc, as income

Junior Chamber International India, Andheri, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer (Exemptions)- 1(4), Mumbai, Mtnl Building, Pedder Road

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

ITA 2452/MUM/2023[2015-2016]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai20 Mar 2024AY 2015-2016

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhita Nos. 2448,2450,2451, 2452 & 2454/Mum/2023 (A.Ys. 2012-13 To 2016-17) Junior Chamber Vs. Income Tax Officer International India (Exemption)-1(4) 506, Windfall Sahar Plaza, 6Th Floor, Mtnl Tel. Ex. J.B. Nagar Near Chakala Building, Cumballa Hills, Metro Station, Andheri Pedder Road, Maharashtra – 400059 Maharashtra - 400026 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No:Aaati1215P Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Ms. Chaitee Londhe & Ms. Pallavi Limye Respondent By : Ankush Kapoor Date Of Hearing 18.03.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 20.03.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench: All These 5 Appeals For Ays 2012-13 To 2016-17 Are Directed The Different Orders Of Ld. Cit(A) Passed U/S 250 Of The Act. Since, All These Appeals Are Based On Similar Issue & Identical Facts, Therefore, For The Sake Of Convenience All These Appeals Are Adjudicated Together By Taking

For Appellant: Ms. Chaitee Londhe &For Respondent: Ankush Kapoor
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 2(15)Section 250

assessing officer was of the view that the assessee was a mutual association and not a charitable one, therefore, he has applied the doctrine of mutuality and treated the assessee’s receipt from non- members and other sources such as interest income, sponsor ship and royalty etc, as income

Junior Chamber International India, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer(Exemptions)- 1(4) Mumbai, Mtnl Building, Pedder Road

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

ITA 2451/MUM/2023[2016-2017]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai20 Mar 2024AY 2016-2017

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhita Nos. 2448,2450,2451, 2452 & 2454/Mum/2023 (A.Ys. 2012-13 To 2016-17) Junior Chamber Vs. Income Tax Officer International India (Exemption)-1(4) 506, Windfall Sahar Plaza, 6Th Floor, Mtnl Tel. Ex. J.B. Nagar Near Chakala Building, Cumballa Hills, Metro Station, Andheri Pedder Road, Maharashtra – 400059 Maharashtra - 400026 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No:Aaati1215P Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Ms. Chaitee Londhe & Ms. Pallavi Limye Respondent By : Ankush Kapoor Date Of Hearing 18.03.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 20.03.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench: All These 5 Appeals For Ays 2012-13 To 2016-17 Are Directed The Different Orders Of Ld. Cit(A) Passed U/S 250 Of The Act. Since, All These Appeals Are Based On Similar Issue & Identical Facts, Therefore, For The Sake Of Convenience All These Appeals Are Adjudicated Together By Taking

For Appellant: Ms. Chaitee Londhe &For Respondent: Ankush Kapoor
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 2(15)Section 250

assessing officer was of the view that the assessee was a mutual association and not a charitable one, therefore, he has applied the doctrine of mutuality and treated the assessee’s receipt from non- members and other sources such as interest income, sponsor ship and royalty etc, as income

Junior Chamber International India, Andheri, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer(Exemptions)- 1(4), Mumbai, Mtnl Building, Pedder Road

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

ITA 2450/MUM/2023[2012-2013]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai20 Mar 2024AY 2012-2013

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhita Nos. 2448,2450,2451, 2452 & 2454/Mum/2023 (A.Ys. 2012-13 To 2016-17) Junior Chamber Vs. Income Tax Officer International India (Exemption)-1(4) 506, Windfall Sahar Plaza, 6Th Floor, Mtnl Tel. Ex. J.B. Nagar Near Chakala Building, Cumballa Hills, Metro Station, Andheri Pedder Road, Maharashtra – 400059 Maharashtra - 400026 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No:Aaati1215P Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Ms. Chaitee Londhe & Ms. Pallavi Limye Respondent By : Ankush Kapoor Date Of Hearing 18.03.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 20.03.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench: All These 5 Appeals For Ays 2012-13 To 2016-17 Are Directed The Different Orders Of Ld. Cit(A) Passed U/S 250 Of The Act. Since, All These Appeals Are Based On Similar Issue & Identical Facts, Therefore, For The Sake Of Convenience All These Appeals Are Adjudicated Together By Taking

For Appellant: Ms. Chaitee Londhe &For Respondent: Ankush Kapoor
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 2(15)Section 250

assessing officer was of the view that the assessee was a mutual association and not a charitable one, therefore, he has applied the doctrine of mutuality and treated the assessee’s receipt from non- members and other sources such as interest income, sponsor ship and royalty etc, as income

Junior Chamber International India, Andheri, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer(Exemptions)- 1(4), Mumbai, Mtnl Building, Pedder Road

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

ITA 2448/MUM/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai20 Mar 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhita Nos. 2448,2450,2451, 2452 & 2454/Mum/2023 (A.Ys. 2012-13 To 2016-17) Junior Chamber Vs. Income Tax Officer International India (Exemption)-1(4) 506, Windfall Sahar Plaza, 6Th Floor, Mtnl Tel. Ex. J.B. Nagar Near Chakala Building, Cumballa Hills, Metro Station, Andheri Pedder Road, Maharashtra – 400059 Maharashtra - 400026 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No:Aaati1215P Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Ms. Chaitee Londhe & Ms. Pallavi Limye Respondent By : Ankush Kapoor Date Of Hearing 18.03.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 20.03.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench: All These 5 Appeals For Ays 2012-13 To 2016-17 Are Directed The Different Orders Of Ld. Cit(A) Passed U/S 250 Of The Act. Since, All These Appeals Are Based On Similar Issue & Identical Facts, Therefore, For The Sake Of Convenience All These Appeals Are Adjudicated Together By Taking

For Appellant: Ms. Chaitee Londhe &For Respondent: Ankush Kapoor
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 2(15)Section 250

assessing officer was of the view that the assessee was a mutual association and not a charitable one, therefore, he has applied the doctrine of mutuality and treated the assessee’s receipt from non- members and other sources such as interest income, sponsor ship and royalty etc, as income