S. 14A & Rule 8D have been the source of unending controversy. The author, a former Vice President of the Tribunal who delivered the dissenting judgement in ITO vs. Daga Capital, has studied the controversy in great depth. With his usual clarity of thinking, the author has provided valuable guidance on the prevailing legal position and as to what assessees can expect in the future

Clauses (v) to (viia) of s. 56(2) incorporate the law on taxation of gifts. The author, an eminent Chartered Accountant, has meticulously analyzed the provisions of law and identified numerous problems therein. Using his vast experience in the subject, the author has proposed a number of credible solutions as well

No practitioner can afford to be unaware of latest judgements & whether experts view the judgement as being right or wrong. Towards that end, the author has agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to make an analysis of landmark judgements every quarter. In the third part, the author has identified four landmark judgements analyzed them with a critical eye and identified their strengths & shortcomings.