Expenses on tea, coffee, snacks, etc, provided to the customers, suppliers, agents, contractors, technicians, etc, did not constitute entertainment expenses within the meaning of s 37(2) of the Act read with cl (iii) of Explanation thereto — as held by MumHC in CIT v Grasim Industries Ltd — In favour of: The assessee.
Expenditure incurred on gift articles presented to business associates is allowable as deduction under s 37.
Book profit — Extra depreciation on account of revaluation of assets can be allowed as deduction even though cl (b) of Explanation to s 115J of the Act specifically provides for adding back such amount.
Premium payable on redemption of debentures has to be added to book profit for the purpose of s 115J.
Decided on: 12 September 2011.
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