ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING MARKETS ETF (AS A SUCCESSOR TO ISHARES CORE EMERGING MARKETS MAURITIUS COMPANY ,MUMBAI vs. DCIT (TP) 2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Vikram Singh Yadavshri Sandeep Singh Karhailishares Core Msci Emerging Markets Etf (As A Successor To Ishares Core Emerging Markets Mauritius Company) C/O Ernst & Young Llp, 17Th Floor, The Ruby, 29, Senapati Bapat Marg, ............... Appellant Dadar (West), Mumbai - 400028 Pan : Aafci3337N V/S Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax (International Tax) - 2(2)(2) Room No.606, 6Th Floor, Kautilya Bhavan, ……………… Respondent C-41 To C-43, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051 Ishares Msci All Country Asia Ex Japan Etf C/O Ernst & Young Llp, 17Th Floor, The Ruby, 29, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai - 400028 Pan : Aabti7439L ............... Appellant

D E R PER BENCH The present appeals have been filed by separate assessees against the separate final assessment orders passed under section 143(3) read with section 144C(13) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (“the Act”), pursuant to the separate directions issued by the learned Dispute Resolution Panel-1, Mumbai (“learned DRP”) under section 144C(5

RELIANCE POWER LIMITED,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 15(3)(1), MUMBAI

In the result, ground of appeal raised by assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh& Shri Omkareshwar Chidara(Physical Hearing) Dcit – 15(3)(1), Mumbai Reliance Power Limited Room No. 460, 4Th Floor, H-Block, 1St Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Vs Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Knowledge City, Koperkhairane, Mumbai – 400020] Navi Mumbai-400710 [Pan: Aaacr2365L] Appellant / Revenue Respondent / Assessee Reliance Power Limited Dcit – 15(3)(1), Mumbai Room No. 460, 4Th Floor, Aayakar Reliance Centre, Ground Floor, 19 Vs Walchand Hirachand Marg, Bhavan, M.K. Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400001. Mumbai – 400020] [Pan: Aaacr2365L] Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue

D” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI PAWAN SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER& SHRI OMKARESHWAR CHIDARA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER (Physical hearing) DCIT – 15(3)(1), Mumbai Reliance Power Limited Room No. 460, 4th Floor, H-Block, 1st Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Vs Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Knowledge City, Koperkhairane, Mumbai – 400020] Navi Mumbai-400710 [PAN: AAACR2365L] Appellant / Revenue Respondent / Assessee Reliance Power Limited DCIT

TATA COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED,MUMBAI vs. PRINCIPLE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, MUMBAI

In the result, the question of law referred to the Special Bench is answered in favour of the assessee

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri Arun Khodpiatata Communications Limited Pr. Cit, Videsh Sanchar Bhavan, Mumbai-1 Vs. M. G. Road, Fort, Mumbai-400 001 Pan/Gir No. Aaacv 2808 C (Appellant) : (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri J. D. Mistri Respondent By : Shri Ritesh Misra, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 25.09.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 25.09.2025 O R D E R Per Saktijit Dey: The Present Appeal, At The Instance Of The Assessee, Assails Order Dated 21.03.2025, Passed U/S. 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘The Act’ For Short), By Learned Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax (‘Ld. Pcit’ For Short), Pertaining To The Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2018-19. 2. Though The Assessee Has Raised Multiple Grounds, Both On Jurisdictional Issues As Well As On Merits, However, There Is Consensus Between The Parties That The Appeal Can Be Decided On Merits, In Which Event, There Is No Need To Go Into Various Other Issues Raised In Appeal.

17. Section 50 is a special provision for computation of capital gains in the case of depreciable assets. Section reads as under:- 50. Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (42A) of section 2, where the capital asset is an asset forming part of a block of assets in respect of which depreciation has been allowed under this Act or under

SAMIR NARAIN BHOJWANI ,MUMBAI vs. DCIT 4(2)(1), MUMBAI

Appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Anikesh Banerjee, Jm & Ms Padmavathy S, Am

D E R Per Padmavathy S, AM: These cross appeals by the assessee and the revenue are against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)/ National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC), Delhi (in short "CIT(A)") under section 250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act) dated 18.12.2024 for Assessment Year (AY) 2022-23. The assessee and revenue

EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS ,MUMBAI vs. DY CIT (INT. TAX)-2(2)(1), MUMBAI

The appeals are partly allowed

Bench: SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR BILLAIYA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER SHRI RAHUL CHAUDHARY (Judicial Member)

D E R Per Bench: 1. These are four appeals preferred by the different assessees pertaining to Assessment Year 2022-2023 challenging four separate Final Assessment Orders [dated 29/01/2025, 29/01/2025, Assessment Year 2022-2023 29/01/2025 and 15/01/2025], passed by the Assessing Officer under Section 143(3) read with Section 144C(13) read with Section 144B of the Income

FIDELITY SALEM STREET TRUST FIDELITY SAI EMERGING MARKETS INDEX FUND ,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION)-2(3)(1), MUMBAI

The appeals are partly allowed

Bench: SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR BILLAIYA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER SHRI RAHUL CHAUDHARY (Judicial Member)

D E R Per Bench: 1. These are four appeals preferred by the different assessees pertaining to Assessment Year 2022-2023 challenging four separate Final Assessment Orders [dated 29/01/2025, 29/01/2025, Assessment Year 2022-2023 29/01/2025 and 15/01/2025], passed by the Assessing Officer under Section 143(3) read with Section 144C(13) read with Section 144B of the Income

MORGAN STANLEY MAURITIUS COMPANY LIMITED ,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION)-CIRCLE 3(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Ms. Kavitha Rajagopal () Assessment Year: 2020-21 Morgan Stanley Mauritius Company Dy. Cit (International Taxation) – Ltd., Circle 3(2)(2), Vs. C/O S R B C & Associates Llp, 14Th 16Th Floor, Room No. 1615, Air India Floor, The Ruby, 29, Senapati Bapat Building Nariman Point, Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai-400021. Mumbai-400028. Pan No. Aadcm 5927 G Appellant Respondent

17. The relevant table of disallowance of the said carry forward losses is reproduced as disallowance of the said carry forward losses is reproduced as disallowance of the said carry forward losses is reproduced as under: Sr. No. AY Short Term Capital Loss Treatment of loss Treatment of loss (in INR) Morgan Stanley Mauritius Company Ltd. Morgan Stanley Mauritius Company

ISHARES MSCI EM IMI ESG SCREENED UCITS ETF,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION)-2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Jm

D E R PER BENCH 01. All these appeals are involving similar issues therefore those appeals are heard together and disposed of by this common order. First we take up ITA number 4564/M/2022 filed by Ishare 02. EMSC Mauritius co, Mumbai for assessment year 2021 – 22 against the assessment order passed under section 143 (3) read

ISHARES MSCI INDIA UCITS ETF,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION)-2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Jm

D E R PER BENCH 01. All these appeals are involving similar issues therefore those appeals are heard together and disposed of by this common order. First we take up ITA number 4564/M/2022 filed by Ishare 02. EMSC Mauritius co, Mumbai for assessment year 2021 – 22 against the assessment order passed under section 143 (3) read

ISHARES EMSC MAURITIUS CO ,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION )-2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Jm

D E R PER BENCH 01. All these appeals are involving similar issues therefore those appeals are heard together and disposed of by this common order. First we take up ITA number 4564/M/2022 filed by Ishare 02. EMSC Mauritius co, Mumbai for assessment year 2021 – 22 against the assessment order passed under section 143 (3) read

ISHARES MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD ACC,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION)-2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Jm

D E R PER BENCH 01. All these appeals are involving similar issues therefore those appeals are heard together and disposed of by this common order. First we take up ITA number 4564/M/2022 filed by Ishare 02. EMSC Mauritius co, Mumbai for assessment year 2021 – 22 against the assessment order passed under section 143 (3) read

ISHARES MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD DIST ,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION)-2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Jm

D E R PER BENCH 01. All these appeals are involving similar issues therefore those appeals are heard together and disposed of by this common order. First we take up ITA number 4564/M/2022 filed by Ishare 02. EMSC Mauritius co, Mumbai for assessment year 2021 – 22 against the assessment order passed under section 143 (3) read

ACIT CIRCLE-2(1)(1), MUMBAI vs. M/S BOMBAY DYEING & MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. , MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey () & Shri Om Prakash Kant () - A.Y 2014-15 - A.Y 2015-16 Asst. Commissioner Of M/S Bombay Dyeing & Income-Tax 2(1)(1), Mumbai, Manufacturing Co. Ltd Room No.561, 5Th Floor, Vs. Neville House, Jn Herdia Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400 020 Mumbai-400 001 Pan No. Aaact 2328 K Appellant Respondent - A.Y 2014-15 - A.Y 2015-16 M/S Bombay Dyeing & Dy. Commissioner Of Income- Manufacturing Co. Ltd Tax 2(1), Mumbai, Room Neville House, Jn Herdia No.561, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Vs Marg, Ballard Estate, Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai- Mumbai-400 001 400 020 Pan No. Aaact 2328 K Appellant Respondent

5,307,038,903 Capital gain offered in ROI 2,060,938,801 Differential Capital Gain 3,245,102,102 As it is apparent that from the above details that LTCG of Rs. 206, As it is apparent that from the above details that LTCG of Rs. 6,09,36,801/- was offered by the assessee applying percentage completion method

THE BOMBAY DYEING & MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.,,MUMBAI vs. DCIT, C--2(1), MUMBAI, MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey () & Shri Om Prakash Kant () - A.Y 2014-15 - A.Y 2015-16 Asst. Commissioner Of M/S Bombay Dyeing & Income-Tax 2(1)(1), Mumbai, Manufacturing Co. Ltd Room No.561, 5Th Floor, Vs. Neville House, Jn Herdia Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400 020 Mumbai-400 001 Pan No. Aaact 2328 K Appellant Respondent - A.Y 2014-15 - A.Y 2015-16 M/S Bombay Dyeing & Dy. Commissioner Of Income- Manufacturing Co. Ltd Tax 2(1), Mumbai, Room Neville House, Jn Herdia No.561, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Vs Marg, Ballard Estate, Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai- Mumbai-400 001 400 020 Pan No. Aaact 2328 K Appellant Respondent

5,307,038,903 Capital gain offered in ROI 2,060,938,801 Differential Capital Gain 3,245,102,102 As it is apparent that from the above details that LTCG of Rs. 206, As it is apparent that from the above details that LTCG of Rs. 6,09,36,801/- was offered by the assessee applying percentage completion method

THE BOMBAY DYEING & MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.,,MUMBAI vs. DCIT, C--2(1), MUMBAI, MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey () & Shri Om Prakash Kant () - A.Y 2014-15 - A.Y 2015-16 Asst. Commissioner Of M/S Bombay Dyeing & Income-Tax 2(1)(1), Mumbai, Manufacturing Co. Ltd Room No.561, 5Th Floor, Vs. Neville House, Jn Herdia Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400 020 Mumbai-400 001 Pan No. Aaact 2328 K Appellant Respondent - A.Y 2014-15 - A.Y 2015-16 M/S Bombay Dyeing & Dy. Commissioner Of Income- Manufacturing Co. Ltd Tax 2(1), Mumbai, Room Neville House, Jn Herdia No.561, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Vs Marg, Ballard Estate, Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai- Mumbai-400 001 400 020 Pan No. Aaact 2328 K Appellant Respondent

5,307,038,903 Capital gain offered in ROI 2,060,938,801 Differential Capital Gain 3,245,102,102 As it is apparent that from the above details that LTCG of Rs. 206, As it is apparent that from the above details that LTCG of Rs. 6,09,36,801/- was offered by the assessee applying percentage completion method

ACIT CIRCLE-2(1)(1), MUMBAI vs. M/S BOMBAY DYEING & MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. , MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey () & Shri Om Prakash Kant () - A.Y 2014-15 - A.Y 2015-16 Asst. Commissioner Of M/S Bombay Dyeing & Income-Tax 2(1)(1), Mumbai, Manufacturing Co. Ltd Room No.561, 5Th Floor, Vs. Neville House, Jn Herdia Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400 020 Mumbai-400 001 Pan No. Aaact 2328 K Appellant Respondent - A.Y 2014-15 - A.Y 2015-16 M/S Bombay Dyeing & Dy. Commissioner Of Income- Manufacturing Co. Ltd Tax 2(1), Mumbai, Room Neville House, Jn Herdia No.561, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Vs Marg, Ballard Estate, Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai- Mumbai-400 001 400 020 Pan No. Aaact 2328 K Appellant Respondent

5,307,038,903 Capital gain offered in ROI 2,060,938,801 Differential Capital Gain 3,245,102,102 As it is apparent that from the above details that LTCG of Rs. 206, As it is apparent that from the above details that LTCG of Rs. 6,09,36,801/- was offered by the assessee applying percentage completion method

HAZEL MERCANTILE LTD,MUMBAI vs. DCIT CC 5(1), MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale, Jm Sr No Ita/ Co. No. Appellant/ Cross Respondent Objector 1 Jt. Commissioner Of Nitin Kumar 2093/Mum/2019 Income (Osd) Tax, Dindayal Didwania (A.Y. 2011-12) Central Circle 5(1), 172, Kshitij Room No. 1926, 19Th 2094/Mum/2019 Vs. Building, 47, (A.Y. 2012-13) Floor, Air India Napean Sea Road, Building, Mumbai-400 036 2095/Mum/2019 Nariman Point, (A.Y. 2014-15) Mumbai-400 021 5 Pan No.Aacpd7055J 6 Co No. 29/Mum/2021 (Arising Out Of Ita No.2092/Mum/2019 For A.Y. 2010-11) 7 Co No. 30/Mum/2021 Jt. Commissioner (Arising Out Of Ita Of Income (Osd) No.2093/Mum/2019 Nitin Kumar Tax, For A.Y. 2011-12) Dindayal Didwania 8 Co No. 32/Mum/2021 Central Circle (Arising Out Of Ita 172, Kshitij Building, Vs. 5(1), No.2094/Mum/2019 47, Napean Sea Room No. 1926, For A.Y. 2012-13) Road, Mumbai-400 19Th Floor, Air 9 Co No. 34/Mum/2021 036 India Building, (Arising Out Of Ita Nariman Point, No.2095/Mum/2019 Mumbai-400 021 For A.Y. 2014-15) 10 Co No. 38/Mum/2021 (Arising Out Of Ita No.2096/Mum/2019 For A.Y. 2015-16)

d. statement of entry operators, statement of exit providers, e. statement of the persons who arranged bogus long term capital gains for assessee Mr. Natwar and Girish, f. Absence of any knowledge with assessee of anything about the investment and sales of shares g. Unusual, windfall gains earned by the assessee h. confirmed by assessee in his statement

HAZEL MERCANTILE LTD,MUMBAI vs. DCIT CC 5(1), MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale, Jm Sr No Ita/ Co. No. Appellant/ Cross Respondent Objector 1 Jt. Commissioner Of Nitin Kumar 2093/Mum/2019 Income (Osd) Tax, Dindayal Didwania (A.Y. 2011-12) Central Circle 5(1), 172, Kshitij Room No. 1926, 19Th 2094/Mum/2019 Vs. Building, 47, (A.Y. 2012-13) Floor, Air India Napean Sea Road, Building, Mumbai-400 036 2095/Mum/2019 Nariman Point, (A.Y. 2014-15) Mumbai-400 021 5 Pan No.Aacpd7055J 6 Co No. 29/Mum/2021 (Arising Out Of Ita No.2092/Mum/2019 For A.Y. 2010-11) 7 Co No. 30/Mum/2021 Jt. Commissioner (Arising Out Of Ita Of Income (Osd) No.2093/Mum/2019 Nitin Kumar Tax, For A.Y. 2011-12) Dindayal Didwania 8 Co No. 32/Mum/2021 Central Circle (Arising Out Of Ita 172, Kshitij Building, Vs. 5(1), No.2094/Mum/2019 47, Napean Sea Room No. 1926, For A.Y. 2012-13) Road, Mumbai-400 19Th Floor, Air 9 Co No. 34/Mum/2021 036 India Building, (Arising Out Of Ita Nariman Point, No.2095/Mum/2019 Mumbai-400 021 For A.Y. 2014-15) 10 Co No. 38/Mum/2021 (Arising Out Of Ita No.2096/Mum/2019 For A.Y. 2015-16)

d. statement of entry operators, statement of exit providers, e. statement of the persons who arranged bogus long term capital gains for assessee Mr. Natwar and Girish, f. Absence of any knowledge with assessee of anything about the investment and sales of shares g. Unusual, windfall gains earned by the assessee h. confirmed by assessee in his statement

JT. CIT(OSD)CENTRAL CIRCLE-5(1), MUMBAI vs. M/S NITIN KUMAR DINDAYAL DIDWANIA, MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale, Jm Sr No Ita/ Co. No. Appellant/ Cross Respondent Objector 1 Jt. Commissioner Of Nitin Kumar 2093/Mum/2019 Income (Osd) Tax, Dindayal Didwania (A.Y. 2011-12) Central Circle 5(1), 172, Kshitij Room No. 1926, 19Th 2094/Mum/2019 Vs. Building, 47, (A.Y. 2012-13) Floor, Air India Napean Sea Road, Building, Mumbai-400 036 2095/Mum/2019 Nariman Point, (A.Y. 2014-15) Mumbai-400 021 5 Pan No.Aacpd7055J 6 Co No. 29/Mum/2021 (Arising Out Of Ita No.2092/Mum/2019 For A.Y. 2010-11) 7 Co No. 30/Mum/2021 Jt. Commissioner (Arising Out Of Ita Of Income (Osd) No.2093/Mum/2019 Nitin Kumar Tax, For A.Y. 2011-12) Dindayal Didwania 8 Co No. 32/Mum/2021 Central Circle (Arising Out Of Ita 172, Kshitij Building, Vs. 5(1), No.2094/Mum/2019 47, Napean Sea Room No. 1926, For A.Y. 2012-13) Road, Mumbai-400 19Th Floor, Air 9 Co No. 34/Mum/2021 036 India Building, (Arising Out Of Ita Nariman Point, No.2095/Mum/2019 Mumbai-400 021 For A.Y. 2014-15) 10 Co No. 38/Mum/2021 (Arising Out Of Ita No.2096/Mum/2019 For A.Y. 2015-16)

d. statement of entry operators, statement of exit providers, e. statement of the persons who arranged bogus long term capital gains for assessee Mr. Natwar and Girish, f. Absence of any knowledge with assessee of anything about the investment and sales of shares g. Unusual, windfall gains earned by the assessee h. confirmed by assessee in his statement