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29 August 2009
can you pl z post me the selected cases of direct and indirect taxes applicable for this November examsss.
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29 August 2009
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29 August 2009
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can you show me the file link.
how did you prepare for your ca examss
23 July 2025
Here’s a curated list of important selected case laws for Direct and Indirect Taxes, typically relevant for CA/CS/CMA exams (e.g., November attempt). Please verify with your latest institute’s RTP / Supplement / Practice Manual, as cases can be updated each term.
📘 Selected Cases – Direct Tax (Income Tax Act, 1961)
1. McDowell & Co. Ltd. v. CTO (1985) 154 ITR 148 (SC)
Principle: Tax planning vs. tax evasion – colorable devices are not permissible.
2. CIT v. B.C. Srinivasa Setty (1981) 128 ITR 294 (SC)
Principle: No capital gain can arise if computation mechanism fails – goodwill self-generated.
3. CIT v. Miss P. Sarada (1998)
Principle: Clubbing of income when minor child’s income is diverted.
4. Karthikeya V. Sarabhai v. CIT (1997)
Principle: Gift of shares with preconditions is still a transfer.
5. CIT v. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (2018) 93 taxmann.com 32 (SC)
Principle: Loan waiver not taxable as business income if originally not claimed as deduction.
6. CIT v. Woodward Governor India P. Ltd. (2009)
Principle: Loss on foreign exchange fluctuation is allowable if related to revenue item.
7. GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd. v. ITO (2003)
Principle: Reassessment notice – Assessee has a right to seek reasons and file objections.
📕 Selected Cases – Indirect Tax (GST / Earlier Laws)
1. Mohit Minerals Pvt Ltd v. Union of India (2022) [SC]
Principle: GST on ocean freight under reverse charge is unconstitutional (composite supply).
2. Safari Retreats Pvt. Ltd. v. Chief Commissioner of CGST (Orissa HC, 2019)
Principle: ITC denial on immovable property construction challenged as unconstitutional.
3. ABB India Ltd v. CCE (2011)
Principle: CENVAT credit on input services admissible even for services used indirectly.
4. CCE v. Ultratech Cement Ltd. (2010)
Principle: Outdoor catering service for workers is not eligible for CENVAT credit.
5. CST v. Ernst & Young Pvt Ltd (2014)
Principle: Bundled services – classify based on dominant nature of supply (service tax era – applicable conceptually under GST too).
✅ Tips for Exam Preparation:
Refer ICAI / ICSI RTPs for the specific exam attempt.
Prepare brief facts, issue, ruling, and principle for each case.
Focus more on landmark SC/HC rulings and latest decisions affecting interpretation.
📘 Selected Cases – Direct Tax (Income Tax Act, 1961)
1. McDowell & Co. Ltd. v. CTO (1985) 154 ITR 148 (SC)
Principle: Tax planning vs. tax evasion – colorable devices are not permissible.
2. CIT v. B.C. Srinivasa Setty (1981) 128 ITR 294 (SC)
Principle: No capital gain can arise if computation mechanism fails – goodwill self-generated.
3. CIT v. Miss P. Sarada (1998)
Principle: Clubbing of income when minor child’s income is diverted.
4. Karthikeya V. Sarabhai v. CIT (1997)
Principle: Gift of shares with preconditions is still a transfer.
5. CIT v. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (2018) 93 taxmann.com 32 (SC)
Principle: Loan waiver not taxable as business income if originally not claimed as deduction.
6. CIT v. Woodward Governor India P. Ltd. (2009)
Principle: Loss on foreign exchange fluctuation is allowable if related to revenue item.
7. GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd. v. ITO (2003)
Principle: Reassessment notice – Assessee has a right to seek reasons and file objections.
📕 Selected Cases – Indirect Tax (GST / Earlier Laws)
1. Mohit Minerals Pvt Ltd v. Union of India (2022) [SC]
Principle: GST on ocean freight under reverse charge is unconstitutional (composite supply).
2. Safari Retreats Pvt. Ltd. v. Chief Commissioner of CGST (Orissa HC, 2019)
Principle: ITC denial on immovable property construction challenged as unconstitutional.
3. ABB India Ltd v. CCE (2011)
Principle: CENVAT credit on input services admissible even for services used indirectly.
4. CCE v. Ultratech Cement Ltd. (2010)
Principle: Outdoor catering service for workers is not eligible for CENVAT credit.
5. CST v. Ernst & Young Pvt Ltd (2014)
Principle: Bundled services – classify based on dominant nature of supply (service tax era – applicable conceptually under GST too).
✅ Tips for Exam Preparation:
Refer ICAI / ICSI RTPs for the specific exam attempt.
Prepare brief facts, issue, ruling, and principle for each case.
Focus more on landmark SC/HC rulings and latest decisions affecting interpretation.
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