The Commissioner of Income Tax-8 v. M/S N.S.N. Jewellers Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 14 Mar 2016
Kurian Joseph; Rohinton Fali Nariman
CIVIL APPEAL NO.5186 OF 2015
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The Supreme Court dismissed a civil tax appeal due to the tax effect being below Rs. 25 lakhs as per CBDT guidelines but kept the question of law open for future consideration.

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NON REPORTABLE
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CIVIL APPEAL NO.5186 OF 2015
THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-8 Appellant(s)
VERSUS
M/S N.S.N. JEWELLERS PRIVATE LIMITED Respondent(s)
JUDGMENT
KURIAN, J.

1. We have heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. Delay condoned.

3. Since the tax effect is below Rs.25,00,000/- (rupees twenty five lacs only) at the time of filing of the civil appeal, in view of the circular issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, this civil appeal is dismissed.

4. However, the question of law is kept open.

5. I.A. No.2 of 2016 – for direction is disposed of ......................... J. (KURIAN JOSEPH) ........................ J. (ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN) New Delhi, March 14, 2016