Compensation received

Bharat Vihari (Student CA Final ) (34 Points)

14 December 2013  

Dear All,

               I have a query regarding treatment and taxability of compension received. For an example, Mr. A has given a Loan Advance of Rs. 20,00,000/-  to Mr. B.  But Mr. B has gone abroad and forgot about it.  Then Mr. A has filed a petition in court and recovered a total amount of Rs. 42,00,000/- by the order of the court. How is this amount treated in accounts of Mr. A?  And also what are the Tax Implications on the same? Please quote any Case Law related, if any.