“Section 144(8)”
The decision most relied on for Section 144(8) is Hindustan Aluminium Corporation Ltd. v. CIT (144 ITR 474), cited in 119 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 144(8)
The Calcutta High Court held that a lump sum revenue expenditure, which is of a significant amount and provides benefits spread over several years, can be allowed as a deduction proportionately over the period of benefit. This approach prevents distortion of the profits of a single assessment year.
Revisional powers under Section 263 can be exercised even if the issue is debatable, provided the order is erroneous and prejudicial to the revenue's interest.
An assessee is not required to establish the capacity of a lender to advance money, as this would amount to proving the 'source of source' of a cash credit, which is beyond the assessee's burden.