| Case ID |
3ad3ab61-f030-4ebd-8f6d-25e4270299cb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Income-tax Cases References Nos. 121 and 122 of 19 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 09, 1978 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Karnataka High Court held that the Tribunal erred in determining that a minor, Shivashankar, was admitted only to the benefits of the partnership within the firm of Jagadish Jakati & Co. The court emphasized that the partnership deed did not explicitly state that the minor was exempt from sharing losses, leading to the conclusion that the firm was not entitled to registration. The judgment reiterated that a minor cannot be treated as a full-fledged partner unless explicitly stated in the partnership deed. Thus, the court ruled in favor of the Department, stating that the firm was not entitled to the benefits of registration under the Income Tax Act. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the registration of a partnership involving a minor, Shivashankar, and the implications of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the Partnership Act, 1932. The Karnataka High Court analyzed the partnership deed of Jagadish Jakati & Co., which showed that the minor was treated as a partner without clear stipulations regarding his liability for losses. The court's decision reinforced the legal position that minors can only be admitted to the benefits of a partnership but cannot assume full partnership roles unless explicitly stated. This case highlights the importance of precise language in partnership deeds and its impact on tax registration and liability. Legal professionals should take note of this ruling as it sets a precedent regarding the treatment of minors in partnerships and the requirements for valid registration under income tax laws. Trending keywords include 'partnership registration', 'income tax law', 'minor partner rights', 'Karnataka High Court ruling', and 'legal implications of partnership agreements'. |
| Court |
Karnataka High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
E. S. Venkataramaiah,
M. K. Srinivasa Iyengar
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| Lawyers |
S. R. Rajasekharamurthy,
K. Srinivasan
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| Petitioners |
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
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| Respondents |
JAGADISH JAKATI & Co
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| Citations |
1981 SLD 40,
1981 PTD 84,
(1981) 43 TAX 43
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| Other Citations |
C. I. T. v. Dwarkadas Khetan & Co. (1961) 411 T R 528 (S C),
C. I. T. v. Shah Mohandas Sadhuram (1965) 57 I T R 415 (S C),
C.1. T. v. Shah Jethaji Phulchand (1965) 57 I T R 488 (S C),
Hoosen Kasam Dada v. C. I. T. (1937) 5 1 T R 182 (Cal.),
Jakka Devayya & Sons v. C. I. T. (1952) 22 I T R 264 (Mad.),
Somenwanti (Smt.) v. State of Punjab (1963) 33 Comp. Cas. 745,
Smt. Somawanti v. State of Punjab A I R 1963 S C 151=33 Comp. Cas. 745
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1961,
Partnership Act, 1932
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| Sections |
184,
30
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