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Case ID 4370a78e-1a07-4495-866b-fdcbb1aabdd8
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Case Number I.T. APPEAL No. 23 OF 2003
Decision Date Feb 21, 2008
Hearing Date
Decision The Tribunal's decision to ignore negative export profits when aggregating total turnover was deemed incorrect. The Supreme Court's previous rulings clarified that only positive profits from exports are considered for the purpose of deductions under section 80HHC of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court emphasized that both self-manufactured and trading goods must be accounted for, and any losses must be included in the profit calculation. Consequently, the appeal was disposed of in favor of the Revenue and against the assessee.
Summary In the case of Commissioner of Income Tax v. Hinduja Exports, the Karnataka High Court addressed significant issues regarding the interpretation of section 80HHC under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The case focused on the deductibility of export profits, particularly in the context of negative profits. The court highlighted the importance of adhering to statutory definitions and the need for a strict interpretation of the law. This ruling reinforces the principle that only positive profits should be considered for tax deductions, aligning with the Supreme Court's established precedents. Keywords such as 'Income-tax deductions', 'export profits', and 'legal interpretation' are critical for understanding the implications of this case in tax law.
Court Karnataka High Court
Entities Involved Hinduja Exports
Judges Deepak Verma, Anand Byrareddy
Lawyers M.V. Seshachala, S. Parthasarathi, Raviraj
Petitioners Commissioner of Income Tax
Respondents Hinduja Exports
Citations 2009 SLD 2498, (2009) 312 ITR 61
Other Citations IPCA Laboratory Ltd. v. Dy CIT [2004] 266 ITR 521, A. M. Moosa v. CIT [2007] 294 ITR 1 (SC)
Laws Involved Income-tax Act, 1961
Sections 80HHC, 80AB