| Case ID |
3d7d280a-ec26-4bf8-b4b0-1ada14409045 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
TAX CASE PETITION No. 125 OF 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 27, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal's decision was upheld, stating that the ownership of shares was transferred from the assessee to the transferee despite the transfer not being registered in the company's books. The Supreme Court's precedent in V.R. Shelat v. P.I. Thakur was applied, confirming that a transfer between the parties can be complete even if not registered, thereby allowing the assessee to claim adjustment of capital loss against capital gains. |
| Summary |
In the case of TAX CASE PETITION No. 125 OF 1983, the Madras High Court addressed the issue of capital gains tax under Section 45 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The case involved the transfer of shares at a loss by the assessee, M. Ramaswamy, to a company, Karumuthu Ramaswamy Finance (P.) Ltd. The Income Tax Officer (ITO) initially rejected the claim for capital loss adjustment, arguing that the transfer was incomplete without registration in the company's share register. However, the Tribunal upheld the transfer's validity, referencing the Supreme Court's ruling in V.R. Shelat v. P.I. Thakur, which established that the transfer is considered complete as long as the formalities between the transferor and transferee are satisfied, even without registration. This decision highlights the importance of recognizing equitable rights in share transactions and sets a precedent for future cases concerning capital gains and share transfers. The ruling emphasizes the need for clarity in the transfer processes and the implications of non-registration, impacting how capital gains and losses are treated for tax purposes. This case is significant for taxpayers and legal practitioners navigating complex income tax regulations, particularly regarding share transactions. |
| Court |
Madras High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
G. Ramanujam,
V. Ratnam
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| Lawyers |
A.N. Rangaswamy,
Mrs. Nalini Chidambaram,
Janarthana Raja
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| Petitioners |
M. Ramaswamy
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 901,
(1985) 151 ITR 122
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| Other Citations |
V.R. Shelat v. P.L. Thakur [1945] 45 Comp. Cas. 43 (SC),
Howrah Trading Co. Ltd. v. CIT [1959] 36 ITR 215 (SC),
R. Subba Naidu v. CGT [1969] 73 ITR 794 (Mad.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
45
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