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Supreme Court classifies advocate fees for Special Leave Petition as revenue expenses, affecting tax treatment.

September 18, 2012

Case Laws Income Tax AT

Legal and professional charges - capital or revenue in nature – Fee paid to advocates for SLP filed before the Supreme Court - held as revenue in nature - AT

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Legal and professional charges - capital or revenue in nature – ...

Supreme Court classifies advocate fees for Special Leave Petition as revenue expenses, affecting tax treatment.

September 18, 2012

Case Laws Income Tax AT

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