“Section 2(420)”
The decision most relied on for Section 2(420) is CIT v. Jagdishprasad M. Joshi (318 ITR 420), cited in 38 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 2(420)
Interest income earned by an assessee on fixed deposits and other interest income is eligible for deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
For the purpose of Section 80G, the date of donation is the date the cheque is received, even if it is encashed in the next financial year. Payment relates back to the date of cheque delivery.
The court in this case affirms that a person accused under IPC sections 420 and 506, when facing investigation related to a scheduled offense, can be subject to proceedings under relevant laws.
Surcharge or cess forms part of 'tax' and cannot be allowed as a deduction when computing business profits. This is clarified by Explanation 3 to Section 40(a)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, effective from 1 April 2005.