| Case ID |
2c01bf56-2e57-4bfd-a29d-090dde13557e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 3050 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 24, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of India allowed the appeal of English Electric Co. Ltd. against the decision of the Madras High Court. The Court set aside the earlier judgment which had restricted the deduction of losses from non-priority industries while calculating the eligible profits from priority industries. This decision clarified the application of Section 80E of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, emphasizing that losses from non-priority industries should not be deducted when calculating eligible profits from priority industries, thereby expanding the scope of relief available to the assessee. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of English Electric Co. Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, the Supreme Court of India addressed the complexities surrounding income tax deductions under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. The case revolved around the interpretation of Section 80E, which pertains to deductions for profits and gains from priority industries. The Madras High Court had previously ruled that losses from non-priority industries should be deducted before calculating the eligible profits from priority industries. However, the Supreme Court overturned this decision, ruling that such losses should not impact the deductions available for profits from priority industries. This ruling not only provided clarity on the application of Section 80E but also expanded the scope of relief available to taxpayers engaged in priority industries, thereby fostering a more favorable environment for business growth and investment in these sectors. The decision has significant implications for income tax law and practice in India, ensuring that companies can maximize their deductions without being penalized for losses in unrelated sectors. The case aligns with ongoing discussions about tax reforms and the need for a more equitable tax structure that supports economic development. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of India
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| Entities Involved |
Commissioner of Income Tax,
English Electric Co. Ltd.
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| Judges |
S.P. Bharucha,
N. Santosh Hegde,
Y.K. Sabharwal
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| Lawyers |
A.V. Rangam,
B.K. Prasad
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| Petitioners |
English Electric Co. Ltd.
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 527,
2001 PTD 3377,
(2001) 249 ITR 793
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Canara Workshops (P.) Ltd. (1986) 161 ITR 320 (SC),
CIT v. English Electric Co. Ltd. (1981) 131 ITR 277
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| Laws Involved |
Indian Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
80E
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